Primary purpose
Tallgrass is seeking an attorney to provide legal support for a diverse range of traditional midstream operations and energy transition ventures, with a primary focus on services, procurement and construction contracting, project support, enforcement and recovery of procurement-related costs, insurance and risk management, contract lifecycle process improvement, and special projects. This attorney will serve as a key legal partner to Procurement, Project Management, Operations, Commercial, Finance, and other internal stakeholders by supporting the development, negotiation, administration, interpretation, enforcement, and closeout of procurement and project-related agreements. The role includes advising on contract compliance, change order discipline, documentation of claims, preservation of legal rights, recovery of costs, dispute avoidance and resolution, and training business personnel on contracting processes and risk issues. The position also supports the responsible use of contract management and AI-enabled tools, including DocJuris or similar platforms, to improve consistency, efficiency, and risk visibility. The ideal candidate should be nimble, resourceful, organized, and motivated to support cutting-edge energy transition projects.
Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado''s Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.
At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support employees'' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.
Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass''s request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.
EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience / Specific Knowledge
Certifications, Licenses & Registrations
Competencies, Skills & Abilities
Physical Demands
All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills & Abilities
Above the minimum requirements, not required but advantageous in this position:
Essential duties and responsibilities
Negotiate or assist the Procurement team, Project team, and other Company stakeholders in the selection, preparation, review, and negotiation of goods, facilities, and service agreements, equipment purchases, facilities leases, construction contracts, statements of work, work orders, amendments, change orders, and other vendor agreements.
Assist stakeholders in the preparation of bid documents, requests for proposals, scopes of work, pricing frameworks, contractor qualification materials, and contract exhibits for construction, operations, maintenance, and IT-related engagements.
Provide legal support to Project Management and Operations throughout the project lifecycle, including project kickoff, procurement strategy, template management, contractor engagement, contract administration, performance issues, change management, claims documentation, and project closeout.
Advise on the interpretation, enforcement, and administration of procurement and project contracts to protect the Company's contractual rights and commercial position.
Support enforcement of procurement costs by:
Reviewing contract pricing structures, reimbursement provisions, rate schedules, allowances, unit pricing, milestone payment terms, retainage, and invoicing requirements.
Identifying contract noncompliance, unsupported charges, scope creep, unauthorized work, and deviations from agreed commercial terms.
Advising stakeholders regarding documentation necessary to challenge, withhold, negotiate, recover, or otherwise resolve disputed contractor and vendor charges.
Supporting development of legal and factual positions concerning backcharges, offsets, rejections of nonconforming invoices, cost disallowances, liquidated damages, warranty enforcement, and other contractual remedies.
Partnering with Procurement, Projects, Finance, and business teams to improve controls around cost validation, approval authority, change order discipline, and claim preservation.
Assist in the enforcement and improvements of contract governance processes and playbooks to improve consistency in procurement contracting, project support, and cost enforcement practices.
Advise internal stakeholders regarding key contractual provisions.
Provide legal counsel and guidance in the ordinary and special activities of the corporation to ensure the compliance with Company's risk profile, maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by law.
Assist in the defense of the corporation against suits or claims and prepare the prosecution of the corporation's claims against others, including claims involving vendors, contractors, procurement disputes, project delay, deficient performance, and cost recovery.
Prepare reports, presentations, summaries, risk assessments, and briefing materials for the Assistant General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and General Counsel on procurement, project support, contract compliance, cost enforcement, and related disputes.
Work collaboratively with other Legal Department attorneys and independently with internal departments, including Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Internal Audit, IT, and HSE.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, internal project meetings, contractor meetings, claim strategy meetings, and meetings with outside counsel, counterparties, and opposing parties and their counsel.
Additional duties and responsibilities
May be asked to manage and direct outside counsel related to vendor disputes, project disputes, lien issues, construction claims, and procurement-related litigation or arbitration.
Develop, update, and deliver practical legal training for non-lawyer personnel, including Procurement, Project Management, Operations, and other business teams, on topics relevant to each discipline.
Provide day-to-day coaching to contract owners and business stakeholders to improve issue spotting, documentation practices, and adherence to internal contracting processes.
Support use and continuous improvement of contract review and workflow technologies, including DocJuris and other AI-enabled or automated legal tools, subject to Company policy and Legal Department guidance.
Assist in creating and maintaining clause libraries, negotiation guidance, approval matrices, intake procedures, and standard operating procedures for procurement and project support contracting.
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact and professionalism.
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Work non-traditional hours as needed.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Negotiate or assist the Procurement team, Project team, and other Company stakeholders in the selection, preparation, review, and negotiation of goods, facilities, and service agreements, equipment purchases, facilities leases, construction contracts, statements of work, work orders, amendments, change orders, and other vendor agreements.
Assist stakeholders in the preparation of bid documents, requests for proposals, scopes of work, pricing frameworks, contractor qualification materials, and contract exhibits for construction, operations, maintenance, and IT-related engagements.
Provide legal support to Project Management and Operations throughout the project lifecycle, including project kickoff, procurement strategy, template management, contractor engagement, contract administration, performance issues, change management, claims documentation, and project closeout.
Advise on the interpretation, enforcement, and administration of procurement and project contracts to protect the Company's contractual rights and commercial position.
Support enforcement of procurement costs by:
Reviewing contract pricing structures, reimbursement provisions, rate schedules, allowances, unit pricing, milestone payment terms, retainage, and invoicing requirements.
Identifying contract noncompliance, unsupported charges, scope creep, unauthorized work, and deviations from agreed commercial terms.
Advising stakeholders regarding documentation necessary to challenge, withhold, negotiate, recover, or otherwise resolve disputed contractor and vendor charges.
Supporting development of legal and factual positions concerning backcharges, offsets, rejections of nonconforming invoices, cost disallowances, liquidated damages, warranty enforcement, and other contractual remedies.
Partnering with Procurement, Projects, Finance, and business teams to improve controls around cost validation, approval authority, change order discipline, and claim preservation.
Assist in the enforcement and improvements of contract governance processes and playbooks to improve consistency in procurement contracting, project support, and cost enforcement practices.
Advise internal stakeholders regarding key contractual provisions.
Provide legal counsel and guidance in the ordinary and special activities of the corporation to ensure the compliance with Company's risk profile, maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain operations within the limits prescribed by law.
Assist in the defense of the corporation against suits or claims and prepare the prosecution of the corporation's claims against others, including claims involving vendors, contractors, procurement disputes, project delay, deficient performance, and cost recovery.
Prepare reports, presentations, summaries, risk assessments, and briefing materials for the Assistant General Counsel, Associate General Counsel and General Counsel on procurement, project support, contract compliance, cost enforcement, and related disputes.
Work collaboratively with other Legal Department attorneys and independently with internal departments, including Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Commercial, Finance, Internal Audit, IT, and HSE.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, internal project meetings, contractor meetings, claim strategy meetings, and meetings with outside counsel, counterparties, and opposing parties and their counsel.
Additional duties and responsibilities
May be asked to manage and direct outside counsel related to vendor disputes, project disputes, lien issues, construction claims, and procurement-related litigation or arbitration.
Develop, update, and deliver practical legal training for non-lawyer personnel, including Procurement, Project Management, Operations, and other business teams, on topics relevant to each discipline.
Provide day-to-day coaching to contract owners and business stakeholders to improve issue spotting, documentation practices, and adherence to internal contracting processes.
Support use and continuous improvement of contract review and workflow technologies, including DocJuris and other AI-enabled or automated legal tools, subject to Company policy and Legal Department guidance.
Assist in creating and maintaining clause libraries, negotiation guidance, approval matrices, intake procedures, and standard operating procedures for procurement and project support contracting.
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact and professionalism.
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully.
Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
Work non-traditional hours as needed.
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the public.
Perform other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.
Perform other duties as assigned.