Talen Energy

Corporate Attorney

Greater Houston

full_time

About This Job

Houston, TX –

Hybrid (with occasional U.S. travel)

Talen is seeking a dynamic

mid-to-senior-level corporate attorney

to join our growing legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a legal professional with 4–7 years of well-rounded corporate and securities law experience to work directly with business leaders and stakeholders on a broad array of legal matters. The role offers exposure to day-to-day business operations, public company compliance, securities law, capital markets, M&A, corporate governance, and more, with additional opportunities to support litigation, compensation and benefits, power/commodities transactions, and energy/environmental regulatory matters.

What you may own:

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Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to prepare and file SEC reports, proxy statements, registration statements, and beneficial ownership filings.

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Advise investor relations and communications teams on public disclosure strategies, content, and compliance matters.

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Manage corporate governance policies and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and stock exchange requirements, as well as best practices.

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Oversee capital markets transactions, including public and private securities issuances or repurchases.

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Support finance and treasury teams and outside counsel on institutional finance transactions (e.g., debt facilities, securitizations) and ongoing debt compliance.

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Partner with corporate development teams on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.

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Prepare board materials, resolutions, and maintain corporate records and entity good standing.

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Provide legal advice on a variety of day-to-day business matters such as confidentiality agreements, professional engagements, and vendor contracts.

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Depending on interest and experience, participate in other areas relevant to the business, including litigation, compensation/benefits, power/commodities transactions, and regulatory issues.

What you have:

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J.D. from an accredited law school.

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Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.

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4–7 years of broad-based corporate/securities law experience, preferably from a law firm and/or in-house legal department.

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Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, public company compliance, and capital markets transactions.

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Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.

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Collaborative team player with a flexible, proactive approach to a wide range of legal and business matters.

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Preferred but not required: Experience in the energy sector and/or commodities and derivatives transactions.

Why Talen Energy? Power the Future

Talen Energy is one of the largest competitive energy and power generation companies in North America. We operate power plants that use diverse fuel sources in the most attractive wholesale power markets and sell energy to wholesale and retail customers in selected competitive markets. Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity. We generate energy for a brighter tomorrow.

Collaboration

Our passion for excellence grows value through safe and efficient operations. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace and were recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

The expected salary range for this position is $XX to $XX annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Successful candidates will also participate in Talen Energy’s Short-Term Incentive program.

Talen Energy offers an exceptional benefits program to its employees. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision, prescription plans, life insurance, and disability insurance. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in Talen Energy’s 401(k) plan. Talen Energy also provides competitive vacation and sick time to its employees.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law. If you need assistance with the application process, please email us at Talenenergyrecruitment@talenenergy.com Note:

You will have an opportunity to add attachments to your application. Please use this opportunity to upload your resume, cover letter, and any relevant documents .

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