Hunt Companies

Sr. Counsel

Hunt Companies • $130K — $180K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
5 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; eligible for Texas State Bar admission.
  • 7+ years of experience in energy, infrastructure, or project finance law.
  • Demonstrated experience with EPC/construction contracts, MSAs, and O&M agreements.
  • Experience with project finance transactions or M&A in the energy sector.
  • Familiarity with power generation, transmission, or utility-scale renewable energy assets is preferred.
  • Strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills to handle multiple matters.
  • Excellent business judgment and communication skills for advising senior management.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, negotiate, and manage EPC agreements and related contracts.
  • Advise on planning and permitting matters during project development and construction.
  • Negotiate and manage real property agreements such as land leases and easements.
  • Negotiate MSAs and vendor contracts with equipment suppliers and service providers.
  • Identify and manage legal risks throughout the construction timeline with project teams.
  • Support project finance transactions, including loan facilities and tax equity structures.
  • Conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions of power infrastructure assets.

Benefits

  • 401K with a 12% employer contribution and no vesting period
  • Highly competitive compensation package
  • Hybrid work options available
  • 5-8 weeks of PTO annually based on tenure
  • 11 additional holidays per year
  • Comprehensive health benefits with low employee premiums starting on day one
  • Education Assistance Program to support professional growth
  • Free covered employee parking and specialty coffee bar at HQ
  • Onsite breakfast and lunch area at Dallas HQ
  • Commitment to work/life balance and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Legal Department and serve as a key advisor across the full lifecycle of Hunt Energy Company's power infrastructure. Reporting directly to the General Counsel, this attorney will provide legal counsel on project planning, design, construction, operation, financing, acquisition and disposition.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning, Design, Construction and Operation
  • Draft, negotiate, and manage Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) agreements and related contracts.
  • Advise on planning and permitting matters arising during project development and construction phases.
  • Negotiate and manage real property agreements, including land leases, easements, and site access arrangements.
  • Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and vendor contracts with equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and service providers.
  • Identify and manage legal risks across the construction timeline in coordination with project and development teams.
  • Draft and negotiate Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements with third-party service providers.

Project Finance
  • Support project finance transactions, including construction financing, term loan facilities, and tax equity structures.
  • Coordinate with lenders' counsel and internal finance teams on loan documentation, security packages, and closing requirements.
  • Review and negotiate credit agreements, intercreditor arrangements, and collateral documents.

Acquisitions & Dispositions
  • Lead or support legal due diligence for acquisitions of development-stage and operating power infrastructure assets.
  • Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel, investment banking advisors, and internal business teams through signing and closing.

Travel:

The role requires periodic travel to conferences, partner meetings and project sites.

Required Skills:
  • Strong drafting, negotiating, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
  • Excellent business judgment and communication skills; comfortable advising senior leadership directly.

Required Experience:
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; admission to the Texas State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
  • 7+ years of experience in energy, infrastructure, or project finance law, either in private practice or in-house.
  • Demonstrated experience across at least two of the following: EPC/construction contracts, MSA/vendor and O&M agreements, project finance transactions, or M&A in the energy sector.
  • Experience with power generation, transmission, or utility-scale renewable energy assets is preferred.


Company Highlights:
  • For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars - creativity, excellence, and people.
  • 401K - 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
  • Highly competitive compensation
  • Hybrid work options available for most roles
  • Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
  • All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
  • Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
  • Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ
  • Commitment to the following ideals:
    • Work/Life Balance
    • Ongoing professional development opportunities
    • An exceptional employee experience


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About Hunt Companies

Hunt Companies is a diversified holding company that invests in operating businesses, real estate assets and infrastructure assets. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in El Paso, Texas. Hunt Companies has a portfolio of investments in the United States and internationally, including in the real estate, infrastructure, energy, and financial services sectors. The company's real estate investments include residential, commercial, and industrial properties, as well as land development projects. Hunt Companies also provides a range of financial services, including investment management, asset management, and mortgage banking services.
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