Commercial Operations Analyst jobs in Kansas City, KS

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life. Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years.  

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Counsel within our Legal Team based in Lakewood, CO, Leawood, KS, or Houston, TX. This individual will provide land and environmental permitting support as well as commercial transactional support for a diverse range of midstream assets including oil, gas, decarbonization and other energy transition assets, as well as commodity trading businesses. 

The Senior Counsel will report to the Vice President-Associate General Counsel and Chief FERC Compliance Officer. This role within Tallgrass will operate in a high-performing, fast-paced, and multi-disciplinary setting.

The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts in support of midstream assets, e.g., precedent agreements, transportation services agreements, storage agreements, power purchase agreements, MOU/LOI, and confidentiality agreements.
• Draft and negotiate commodity purchase agreements, e.g., NAESB, ISDA, and carbon offset agreements.
• Support land and environmental permitting efforts for midstream projects, e.g., experience with county land use permits, BLM right-of-way grants.
• Experience working on tribal matters a plus.
• Advise the commercial team on legal implications, risks, and opportunities associated with various commercial structures under consideration and support the commercial team in achieving commercial objectives consistent with legal risks and implications.
• Engage on projects nationwide across multiple industry sectors.
• Provide strategic and drafting advice concerning indemnity provisions and insurance requirements in a variety of contracts.
• Communicate effectively, and on a timely basis, with technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new areas to develop a career within Tallgrass.   
• Other special projects or duties as identified and defined.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, other internal meetings, and meetings with customers, investors, partners, and other third parties as requested.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. In addition to the base pay this position is eligible to participate in our highly competitive annual incentive bonus and long-term incentive program. The pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. 
• Bonus Potential: An attractive incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level (LTIP), and individual performance.
• 6% 401k company match, with an additional Company 401k contribution up to 4% based on the Company’s financial performance
• Benefits Overview: The goal of Tallgrass’s Total Rewards Program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
  • Paid time off including vacation days, holidays (8, 2 discretionary holidays)
  • Parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents
  • Infertility coverage
  • Healthcare coverage (health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision, and life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
  • Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement.
  • Recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.

 Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; strong academic credentials
• Preferred five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant legal experience supporting midstream business with a leading law firm or within the industry
• Communicate effectively, and on a timely basis, with regulators, technical consultants, community partners, senior management, and co-workers.
• Work independently, while also thriving in a team-based environment; know when to seek assistance.
• Experience managing budgets.
• Rigorous professional ethics.
• Large law firm experience a plus.
• Adapting quickly in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment to successfully multi-task and manage deadlines to proactively complete transactions.
• Taking the initiative by being action-oriented, immediately responsive to your client, and seeking opportunities for personal improvement.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

• Must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. and either licensed or eligible to waive into the local bar.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers (for travel).

You will stand out from other candidates if you:

• Graduated in the top 25% of your class.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout the facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting to 25 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.  The employee is required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including a credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and before being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

Tallgrass does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Tallgrass is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.