Chief Operating Officer (COO) & General Counsel
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy
- Oversee day-to-day operations and drive process excellence across trading, risk, and support teams.
- Partner with the CEO and leadership to scale the business and strengthen governance.
- Support key negotiations with investors, partners, and counterparties.
- Collaborate closely with traders and commercial leaders to structure deals and manage exposure.
Legal & Compliance
- Serve as the firm’s lead legal advisor and compliance officer.
- Draft and negotiate complex trading agreements (ISDA, EEI, NAESB, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with CFTC, FERC, NERC, and ISO/RTO market regulations.
- Oversee enterprise risk, internal audits, and regulatory engagement.
- Manage relationships with external counsel and industry bodies.
Commercial & Operational
- Support business negotiations with counterparties, investors, and partners.
- Collaborate with commercial and trading teams to structure transactions while managing legal and regulatory risk.
- Provide operational support by reviewing and approving key documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Advise executive leadership on strategic decisions with legal and risk considerations.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or operations, preferably within energy trading, financial services, or commodity markets.
- Strong expertise in CFTC regulations, ISDA, EEI, and NAESB agreements, and trading compliance frameworks.
- Proven leadership experience in a senior operational or legal role (e.g., COO, General Counsel, or Chief Compliance Officer).
- Exceptional skills in negotiation, drafting, communication, and strategic decision-making.
- Ability to balance legal, compliance, and commercial priorities in a fast-paced, high-stakes trading environment.
Benefits::
- Shape the operational and legal foundation of a growing, well-backed trading firm.
- Collaborate with talented teams of traders, analysts, and innovators.
- Be part of an entrepreneurial culture where your voice drives change.
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus.
Location:
Houston – TX
How to Apply
To apply, Please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@altopenergy.com or complete the form below.