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Senior Counsel, Energy Trading & Commercial Contracts

Vistra
May 10, 2026
Full-time
Hybrid (Irving, Texas, United States)
Senior Legal Counsel

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

Vistra Corp. is a leading, Fortune 275 integrated retail electricity and power generation company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra is the largest competitive residential retail electricity provider in the country operating several retail brands with a presence in national competitive retail markets and the District of Columbia.

This position resides in the Legal team and will report to the Managing Counsel. This position serves as the primary negotiator and drafter of various legal agreements for clients and is responsible for supporting the legal activities related to contracting support.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

•Advise internal clients on complex legal issues pertaining to deal structure, risk allocation, and contractual strategy
•Identifying key legal and commercial issues and proposing pragmatic, business focused solutions particularly with respect to wholesale trading
•Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, and other legal documents including, but not limited to, standard trading agreements (EEI, ISDA, and NAESB)
•Provide guidance for complex energy services and infrastructure development projects, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements and transactional documents
•Supporting procurement and supplier contracting and negotiation
•Negotiate and structure transactions to support business objectives
•Coordinating with external counsel where specialist input is required
•Supporting broader legal matters as needed in a growing in house function

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

•Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school required.
•Active U.S. State Bar license and member in good standing.
•Minimum of 8 years' legal experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment
•  Strong problem-solving abilities
•  Energy industry experience preferred

Key Metrics

•Timely negotiation and drafting of contracts for Company
•Ensure compliance across all function of the contracting process
•Develop effective partnerships with internal clients to identify and mitigate legal risks while achieving contracting objectives
•Timely and accurate updates and reporting to stakeholders and business clients regarding contracting status that may affect business deliverables and projects

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Job Family

Legal/Compliance

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas

We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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