Altop Energy
Chief Operating Officer (COO) & General Counsel
Altop Energy, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
Chief Operating Officer (COO) & General Counsel
— Location: Houston, TX Looking for a COO & General Counsel to play a pivotal role in shaping our firm’s operations, compliance, and commercial growth in the fast-paced world of energy trading. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, law, and trading, a hands-on leader who can guide teams, manage risk, and influence big decisions that drive performance.
Responsibilities
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.
Why Join Us
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.
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Chief Operating Officer (COO) & General Counsel
— Location: Houston, TX Looking for a COO & General Counsel to play a pivotal role in shaping our firm’s operations, compliance, and commercial growth in the fast-paced world of energy trading. This is a dual-role opportunity for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, law, and trading, a hands-on leader who can guide teams, manage risk, and influence big decisions that drive performance.
Responsibilities
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.
Why Join Us
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.
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