National Fuel is currently seeking an Attorney for an outstanding career opportunity in the Legal department located at our office in Buffalo NY .
National Fuel is proud to have an inclusive workplace where hard work is rewarded and promotion from within is supported. We offer exciting career opportunities for talented and ambitious job seekers and encourage you to apply today.
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 Companys 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
ABOUT NATIONAL FUEL
National Fuel is a diversified energy company headquartered near Buffalo NY. Our employees continue to be the most important part of our Company and have made us who we are today. We are dedicated to the communities in which we live and work and have nearly 2000 employees in Western NY and Northwest PA.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base salary range for this position is 95000 - 115000. 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.
National Fuel offers a comprehensive benefits package including the following
· Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
· Paid Company Holidays
· Dental Coverage
· Parental Leave for Mothers and Fathers
· Vision Coverage
· Tuition Reimbursement
· 401k 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
HOW TO APPLY
Any candidate offered a position with National Fuel will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test.
For confidential consideration please submit your resume and cover letter preferably in PDF format by July 12 2026 to jobsnatfuel.com .
Please reference position 26-067NY - Associate Counsel" in the subject line of your email.
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