Counsel

Job Summary

The Counsel provides legal services in designated subject matter areas. Their work product shall display knowledge and understanding of the oil and natural gas industry, API’s mission, goals, and processes. The attorney should provide accurate work and completeness while meeting applicable deadlines and client needs. Duties/Responsibilities Provide timely, integral legal counsel and strategic advice on assigned legislative, regulatory, litigation, and corporate issues as requested by the Senior Vice President, Vice Presidents, and assigned client groups.

Assist API departments, offices, committees, and member companies on a portfolio of industry issues that require legal counsel, services, and advice. Identifying legal issues presented by proposed government regulation, legislation, or policy. Evaluate client groups, draft legal memoranda and briefs, review client committee agendas and minutes, attend client committee meetings. Prepare and review testimony and industry comments for administrative rulemakings, agency submissions, policy papers, and talking points on issues important to the industry, the institute, or its members. Take part in legislative and regulatory proceedings within assigned subject matter areas.

The attorney will work with designated API staff and committees on issues, strategy development, consensus gathering, conflict resolution, coalition-building with other organizations, etc. Assist in identifying issues appropriate for litigation and engage in litigation or other judicial proceedings (in-house or through the use of outside counsel as applicable) within the assigned subject matter area. Key Relationships Exercise a high level of independent judgement with minimal supervision while cooperating with other API staff, committees, and member company representatives.

Qualifications

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school 7 - 10 years of experience in a similar role and subject-matter expertise for the Counsel position Experience with oil and gas/natural resource law or environmental law is a plus Knowledge and experience in litigation (Federal administrative law is preferred) Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consensus-building skills Physical Requirements Able to remain in a stationary position working on a computer Move about the office to access office machinery, meeting rooms, etc. on occasion Operate a computer and other office machinery such as printers and copy machines Transport items and equipment up to 10 lbs. on occasion Travel Requirements Up to 25% This job outline describes the typical accountabilities and requirements of the position and should not be construed as an all-encompassing description of every duty performed by or expected of the incumbent.

EEO Statement

API is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Our…

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