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Excelerate Energy, LP (“Excelerate”) has engaged Major, Lindsey & Africa on an exclusive basis to conduct a search for a Senior Director, Legal.

Company: Excelerate Energy is changing the way the world accesses clean, affordable, and reliable energy. They are focused on providing flexible LNG solutions to emerging markets across the globe and delivering a lesser emitting form of energy to markets that often rely on coal as their primary energy source.

Position: Reporting to Vice-President Legal, this employee will serve within the Company’s legal department as an in-house attorney. The employee will (i) draft, review and negotiate contracts while working closely with various groups within the company, (ii) oversee and manage outside lawyers, and (iii) assist with internal corporate governance. The employee will be actively involved in the development of new projects which may include LNG and natural sales, vessel chartering, regasification services, power plants and associated financings. Project development will require international travel.

Experience: The successful candidate will have at least 5+ years’ of experience as an attorney at an Am Law 100 or Magic Circle law firm in the energy or project finance practice, or at a major company in the international energy industry (required) and specifically in the LNG industry (preferred).

Location: Houston, Texas

Relocation: Yes. This is a national search.

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the world’s largest and most experienced legal search firm. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, MLA has earned recognition for its track record of successful General Counsel, Corporate Counsel, Partner, Associate and Law Firm Management placements. With offices throughout the U.S., Hong Kong, London, and Tokyo, MLA recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting clients’ and candidates’ needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. MLA considers every search a diversity search, and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. For these reasons, MLA was voted “Best Legal Search Firm in the U.S.” in the most recent national survey of America’s top law firms. To learn more about MLA, please visit our website at www.mlaglobal.com.

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