Senior Counsel-Corporate Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior in-house securities and capital markets counsel responsible for structuring, documenting and executing debt and financing transactions for Tallgrass's energy infrastructure and decarbonization projects. Primary focus is on issuance of secured public notes and other debt instruments, commercial and project financings, credit facilities, intercreditor/security arrangements, and related capital markets matters. This role also supports corporate transactional work (M&A, JVs, governance and compliance) as needed.

• Four-year Undergraduate Degree and Juris Doctor from accredited law school required.
• Top 25% of law school class strongly preferred.

• Minimum 5-8+ years of transactional experience (law firm and/or in-house) with a primary focus on debt capital markets, secured note issuance, and commercial/project financing.
• Demonstrated experience leading secured public and private debt offerings (indentures/notes), credit facilities, and project finance for infrastructure or energy clients.
• Demonstrated experience advising on securities laws and related compliance matters, including periodic and current reports (10-Ks, 10-Qs and 8-Ks) under the '34 Act, Regulation FD, insider trading laws and related controls and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of security documentation (UCC, mortgages, pledges), intercreditor agreements, trustee relationships and collateral perfection mechanics.
• Commercial orientation and ability to provide pragmatic risk assessments to business stakeholders.
• Experience with in energy infrastructure (pipelines, midstream, decarbonization projects) or other large infrastructure sectors is preferred, but not required.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

• Must be licensed to practice law in the U.S. and eligible to waive into the Colorado, Kansas or Texas Bar.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Competencies, Skills & Abilities:
• Possess excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes.
• Proficiency with relevant legal research tools.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

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 the essential functions. Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time. 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.

• Modern office location in Lakewood, CO (Denver metro), Leawood, KS (Kansas City metro), Houston, TX.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Travel to Lakewood, CO (Denver metro), Leawood, KS (Kansas City metro), Houston, TX offices, and other locations may be required.

• None.

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
Experience in the Energy, Oil or Gas industries preferred.

• Lead end-to-end execution of debt issuances and capital markets transactions, including:
  • Drafting and negotiating offering documents, indentures/notes, security agreements, trust deeds and related transaction documents.
  • Managing underwriters/placement agents, indenture trustees, trustees/custodians and other third parties.
  • Coordinating with treasury, finance, accounting, and external counsel on pricing, structure, disclosure and closing logistics.
• Structure and document commercial and project financings:
  • Negotiate and draft credit agreements, loan agreements, project finance documentation, construction/term loan facilities, and related collateral perfection filings (UCCs, mortgages,…