
Attorney / Senior Attorney - Operations at EQT Corporation
RemoteFull-timeRemoteLegal - Legal OperationsPosted 25 days ago
About the Role
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong><br><span class="uiOutputText">EQT is one of the United States' leading producers of natural gas and the first traditional energy company of scale in the world to achieve Net Zero on a Scope 1 and Scope 2 basis.</span><br></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>From the office to the field, the #EQTeam is fueling the future. Power your potential with us.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">At EQT, we are making strides toward becoming the best producer by creating long-term value for all stakeholders, including employees, landowners, communities, industry partners and investors. Our vision is to evolve EQT into a modern, connected, digitally enabled organization.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">With an incredibly collaborative culture and a determined, progressive workplace, EQT was both named a National Top Workplace, as well as one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work!<br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Join our Qrew!<br></span></strong></span></p></div><p></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">EQT is seeking an Attorney/Senior Attorney to provide practical, business-aligned legal support to operational teams (primarily upstream and midstream land and surface operations), enabling efficient execution while identifying and managing legal risk. This individual will deliver clear, actionable advice and high-quality work product in a fast-paced operational environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>The Attorney/Senior Attorney responsibilities include but are not limited to:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Scope & Ownership</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support day-to-day legal needs of operational departments, including contract drafting, negotiation, and legal interpretation.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Advise on operational matters such as leases, surface use agreements, right-of-way agreements, heavy hauling agreements, and local permitting processes.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Partner with cross-functional teams to facilitate business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Legal Advice</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Provide clear, practical legal guidance on operational matters.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Translate legal requirements into actionable business recommendations.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Drafting & Negotiation</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including:</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Leases and mineral agreements</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Surface use and right-of-way agreements</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Heavy hauling and municipal agreements</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ensure alignment with company standards and risk tolerance.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong><strong>Legal Risk Management</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Identify and evaluate legal risks associated with operational decisions.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Support resolution of disputes, including pre-litigation matters.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong><strong>Collaboration & Business Partnership</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Work closely with multiple departments, including Land, Surface Permitting & Civil, and Midstream teams.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Communicate legal concepts clearly to non-legal stakeholders.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong><strong>Industry & Regulatory Awareness</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Maintain knowledge of oil & gas laws, particularly in the Appalachian Basin.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Monitor regulatory and industry developments.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Required Experience and Skills:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar license.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">3+ years relevant experience.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience supporting upstream and/or midstream oil & gas operations, including knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations affecting upstream and/or midstream oil and gas operations in the Appalachian Basin.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Strong communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ability to travel 5-10% of the time for team events/meetings. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Experience and Skills:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">7+ years relevant experience.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Direct experience with:</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Land and surface agreements</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Midstream commercial agreements</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Municipal contract and permitting processes</span></li>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Experience working closely with operational business teams.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to leverage legal technology and workflow tools.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Remote work is being considered for this role excluding the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee unless willing to relocate.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br>Selected incumbent will be placed into the position that best suits their abilities and experience level.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Disabilities/Veterans.</span></p>
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