Associate Counsel

Associate Counsel – Buffalo, NY

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.

• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

National Fuel is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We believe our differences make us all better, pushing us to look at things differently while enriching our own personal life experiences. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive work environment.

We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.