Chief Operating Officer; COO & General Counsel

Chief Operating Officer (COO) & General Counsel

• Oversee day-to-day operations and drive process excellence across trading, risk, and support teams.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership to scale the business and strengthen governance.
• Support key negotiations with investors, partners, and counter parties.
• Collaborate closely with traders and commercial leaders to structure deals and manage exposure.

Legal & Compliance

• Serve as the firm’s lead legal advisor and compliance officer.
• Draft and negotiate complex trading agreements (ISDA, EEI, NAESB, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with CFTC, FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO market regulations.
• Oversee enterprise risk, internal audits, and regulatory engagement.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and industry bodies.

Commercial & Operational

• Support business negotiations with counter parties, investors, and partners.
• Collaborate with commercial and trading teams to structure transactions while managing legal and regulatory risk.
• Provide operational support by reviewing and approving key documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Advise executive leadership on strategic decisions with legal and risk considerations.

• 10+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or operations, preferably within energy trading, financial services, or commodity markets.
• Strong expertise in CFTC regulations, ISDA, EEI, and NAESB agreements, and trading compliance frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience in a senior operational or legal role (e.g., COO, General Counsel, or Chief Compliance Officer).
• Exceptional skills in negotiation, drafting, communication, and strategic decision-making.
• Ability to balance legal, compliance, and commercial priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment.
• Shape the operational and legal foundation of a growing, well-backed trading firm.
• Collaborate with talented teams of traders, analysts, and innovators.
• Be part of an entrepreneurial culture where your voice drives change.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus.

Houston – TX

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