Job Description

Country United States / US City HOUSTON

Area

Texas

Workplace location HOUSTON-LOUISIANA STREET(USA) Employer company TotalEnergies American Services, Inc. Domain Legal & Compliance Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a major energy company, which produces and markets fuels, natural gas and low-carbon electricity. Over 100,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, more affordable, cleaner and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 120 countries, TotalEnergies ambition is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner. The US Government is engineering a major transformation of the US economy with ambitious goals to cut GHG emissions in half by 2030 and reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

TotalEnergies celebrates diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

What We Provide

TotalEnergies offers a robust comprehensive benefits package available to employees on the first day of hire. These benefits include but are not limited to generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSA with company contributions, health FSA, commuter benefits or paid parking, 401(k) plan with employer match, pension plan, life & accident insurances, generous parental leave, education assistance, fitness subsidy and more.

Working at TotalEnergies

At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office-based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week

International Consideration

TotalEnergies regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

Activities

The Lead Counsel provides strategic legal support for commercial transactions, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, project development, financing, and operational activities across TotalEnergies’ U.S. businesses. This role serves as a key legal partner to stakeholders across the organization, helping identify, mitigate, and manage legal, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks while supporting the company’s growth and transformation objectives. The position also contributes to legal knowledge management initiatives, process improvements, and the implementation of innovative tools and practices that enhance legal service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide primary legal support to TotalEnergies U.S. affiliates across the full transaction and asset lifecycle, including mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, project development, financing activities, and operational assets.
• Lead, negotiate, draft, and review a broad range of complex commercial, project, financing, and transactional agreements, including acquisition and divestiture agreements, joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements (PPAs), EPC agreements, financing documents, real estate agreements, interconnection agreements, and other strategic commercial contracts.
• Support and lead M&A transactions, including due diligence, acquisitions, project sell-downs, divestitures, and strategic partnership opportunities.
• Serve as a trusted legal advisor and primary point of contact for business stakeholders, providing guidance on commercial, regulatory, compliance, and operational matters while managing legal risk across high-value transactions and projects.
• Partner with senior leadership to assess legal, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks and support business objectives through practical, commercially focused legal solutions.
• Manage outside counsel and legal budgets and support the development of policies, procedures, training materials, and legal best practices to enhance organizational effectiveness and compliance.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Qualifications Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school or international equivalent; licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, including advising on complex regulatory, commercial, transactional, and litigation matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks, with experience managing multi-jurisdictional and cross-border legal matters.
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal and business risks, provide practical legal guidance, and influence strategic decision-making.
• Experience leading complex projects, managing competing priorities, and collaborating across legal, commercial, and operational teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to effectively advise and influence senior leadership.
• Working knowledge of the energy industry and associated regulatory environments, including FERC, NERC, ERCOT, PJM, and state regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to work effectively within global, cross-functional, and matrixed organizations.
• Professional fluency in English required; French language skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professional responsibility.

Joining TotalEnergies means committing to the energy transition and helping provide energy that is more affordable, more available, and more sustainable for as many people as possible. You will grow within an international multi-energy company where every talent matters. You will contribute to ambitious projects and deliver concrete solutions to today's energy challenges.

Throughout your career, you will benefit from a wide variety of assignments and tailored learning opportunities. You will fully develop your potential in an environment that fosters innovation and excellence. Join committed and collaborative teams where success is built together.

We place respect and employee well-being at the heart of our performance. That is why TotalEnergies values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.