Sr Counsel - Right of Way

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more.

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

Provides complex professional legal work providing counsel and legal support to the Company's Right of Way, Engineering, Operations, and Encroachment Departments in both capital projects and daily operational support. This position will report to the Assistant General Counsel of Right of Way and will also work closely with all departments as needed. Employees at this level must be high performers who can manage a large volume of work and issues while assuming direct accountability for the work product.

Position Information:

Legal support related to the transactions, litigation, and claims handling related to the acquisition of real property (including, but not limited to, easements and fee purchases with or without the use of eminent domain), interpretation of real property rights, governmental real property related permits for midstream energy assets including pipelines and related facilities.

• Experience with drafting and negotiating pipeline easements and permits is required. .

• Experience in handling crossing or encroachment agreements and resolving crossing or encroachment issues is required.

• Experience in communicating and resolving real property damage claims, and nuisance claims.

• Experience in managing and attending depositions, hearings, trials, and other required legal proceedings.

• Experience in responding to discovery requests.

• Experience in managing outside counsel as necessary.

• Provide Legal support with litigation and condemnation including engagements, discovery requests, litigation holds, depositions, affidavits, board consents, and other duties as required by the Company.

• Required Skills (External)