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Counsel, Securities New Houston, Texas - United States Attorney 7 hours ago 18000458 POSITION OVERVIEW Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary, the Counsel, Securities will be a key member of the legal team on a variety of matters. Counsel, Securities will be a subject matter expert in matters of federal securities laws and corporate governance matters with the self-confidence and expertise to work autonomously across the organization. Key subject matters of focus include regulatory compliance, corporate governance and SEC and transactional work related to securities. KNOWLEDGE Counsel will have experience working in a large sophisticated law firm energy practice with proficient skills in accounting principles and standards, and strong finance and business acumen. Knowledge of the energy industry and master limited partnerships is preferred. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Interface effectively with senior executives and company officers, providing advice and counsel, as well as reporting and communicating with them as appropriate on vital issues Coordinating and providing legal advice on corporate governance, Delaware corporation law, and SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, and NYSE American compliance and disclosure matters. Coordinating and preparing SEC filings, including 8-Ks, 10-Ks and 10-Qs, Section 16 and other public disclosures. Providing legal support for investor relations and external communications, including reviewing press and media releases, corporate web site materials, earnings announcements and investor presentations. Assisting in preparing for meetings of shareholders, Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors. Assisting with legal aspects of securities offerings, including coordinating due diligence and reviewing offering documents and registration statements. Coordinating and leading cross-functional team to prepare proxy statements and conduct annual shareholder meeting. Establishing and maintaining internal and external practices of the highest quality in dealing with SEC requirements. Proactively addressing potential securities and compliances issues to prevent or minimize legal risk to the company. Keeping informed of laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting the company and assisting with developing of policies and training, as needed. Add value to transactions rather than shepherding the process. Lead, manage, and aggressively coordinate outside counsel to effectively handle specialized matters as well as orchestrate large scale projects involving multiple firms each handling interrelated, time sensitive and critical issues. Foster a philosophy of offering innovative commercial/business oriented solutions, particularly within the legal department. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS) Education: Bachelor s and JD degree with strong academic credentials. Experience: Six (6) to Twelve (12) years of experience with a top law firm and/or in-house legal department performing corporate governance and capital markets work in the energy sector with a focus on master limited partnerships (MLPs), corporate and project finance, M&A, and other general corporate matters. Skills/Competencies: Strong commercial orientation within the energy industry. Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment and common sense. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the organization, including senior management. Strong business acumen coupled with exceptional analytical and legal research skills. Significant prior legal experience in a well-regarded law firm. Proven ability to work at a fast-pace without losing sight of the details. Excellent decision making and problem solving skills. Organized, detail-oriented and focused on results, yet comfortable with changing conditions Well-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environment. Ability to effectively work with and manage outside counsel. Ability to take control with little to no supervision. Resolution-minded and goal-oriented. Flexible in thought and action. Impeccable ethics. DIRECT REPORTS Not applicable FREEDOM TO ACT Must be able to perform autonomously with limited direction and supervision WORK CONDITIONS Job is performed in a typical office environment, subject to time pressures and constraints, and is also dependent on input and direct collaboration/interaction with others Must be able to perform a variety of tasks and respond quickly within an evolving business climate Work duties will require efforts beyond a typical work day and or week. Individual must be able to work overtime and non-standard hours as required Business requirements may include periodic travel. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or crouch. Subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Cheniere. ADA JOB REQUIREMENTS Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance due to physical, mental or emotional disability. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Cheniere Energy is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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