Associate Counsel

National Fuel Gas Company

$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor Degree required
  • License to practice or ability to waive into practice in New York
  • Strong analytical, writing, and negotiation skills
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to collaborate across business units
  • 3+ years of legal experience preferred, though recent graduates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

  • Support multiple business units with a high degree of autonomy
  • Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements
  • Assist in regulatory compliance programs and initiatives
  • Contribute to the acquisition efforts for Ohio natural gas utility
  • Manage engagement with outside legal counsel as needed
  • Provide general legal support to the General Counsel

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage
  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work schedules to promote work-life balance
  • Charitable giving programs and company-funded retirement savings account
  • Long-term disability insurance and life insurance coverage
Full Job Description
National Fuel is currently seeking an Attorney for an outstanding career opportunity in the Legal department located at our office in Buffalo, NY.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Autonomy and individual responsibility to support a number of functional business units across a variety of areas in the company
  • Draft, review and negotiate agreements
  • Support ongoing and new regulatory compliance programs and initiatives
  • Support of the Company's recently announced Ohio natural gas utility acquisition
  • Manage use of outside counsel, as necessary
  • Provide general support as requested by General Counsel


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Juris Doctor Degree
  • License to practice or ability to waive into practice in New York (or preparing to sit for bar exam)
  • Strong analytical, writing, and negotiation skills
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to work with a variety of business units and stakeholders


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 3+ years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
  • License to practice or ability and willingness to waive into practice in Ohio (or preparing to sit for bar exam)
  • Law review, law journals, judicial internships, moot court and other extracurricular activities


COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000.

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of pay that National Fuel believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The specific base pay offered to a successful applicant will be based primarily on relevant professional experience. Other components that may be considered include: individual qualifications, licensures, industry specific experience, education and market demands for specialized skills. The pay range is subject to change at any time based on various internal and external factors. Exempt positions will also be eligible for an Annual Cash Bonus Plan.

National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following:
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dental Coverage
• Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
• Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Company Funded Retirement Savings Account
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Charitable Giving Programs
• Annual variable bonus program

HOW TO APPLY

Any candidate offered a position with National Fuel will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test. For confidential consideration, please submit your resume , cover letter and transcripts (preferably in PDF format) by August 17, 2026, to [email protected] . Please reference position "26-067NY - Associate Counsel" in the subject line of your email. Attachments with a .docm extension will not be accepted.

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