Legal Counsel – Mexico (4–5 years PQE) Mexico City, Mexico Full-time | Exempt (Salaried) About New Fortress Energy New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NFE) is one of the world’s leading downstream natural gas-to-power companies and a global energy infrastructure business committed to accelerating the transition to cleaner energy. We develop, finance, and operate integrated energy solutions including LNG infrastructure, power generation facilities, logistics networks, and emerging clean energy initiatives. Our mission is to deliver affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy solutions that drive economic growth and transform communities worldwide. At NFE, you will work in a fast-paced, international environment alongside teams across legal, operations, finance, development, and executive leadership. The Opportunity New Fortress Energy is seeking a Legal Counsel (4–5 years PQE) to join our Mexico Legal team. This role will support a broad range of legal matters including commercial transactions, energy and infrastructure projects, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, dispute management, and day-to-day legal operations. The position works closely with Senior Counsel, internal stakeholders, and external law firms. This is an opportunity to gain exposure to high-impact projects within a global energy company operating in dynamic and regulated markets. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Mexico. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Transactional Support Draft, review, negotiate, and support execution of commercial and operational agreements. Support due diligence activities for transactions and strategic projects. Identify legal risks and escalate complex matters appropriately. Assist with contract administration and document management processes. Corporate Governance & Entity Management Support formation, maintenance, and administration of legal entities. Prepare and maintain corporate governance documentation, including: Bylaws Powers of attorney Corporate resolutions Shareholder documentation Regulatory filings Maintain corporate structure charts and legal entity records. Coordinate with external corporate service providers. Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Support regulatory filings and permitting processes under Mexican law. Assist with compliance, ethics, and risk initiatives. Support litigation and dispute matters alongside Senior Counsel and external counsel. Monitor legal developments impacting business operations. Cross-functional Legal Support Partner with Operations, Finance, HR, HSSE, Procurement, and leadership teams. Coordinate with external counsel on specific legal matters. Conduct legal research and prepare practical summaries regarding applicable laws and regulations. Support business teams in identifying legal implications and risk mitigation strategies. General Legal Support Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned by Legal leadership or Country Management. Support ongoing process improvements and legal operations initiatives. Qualifications Required Law degree and active license to practice law in Mexico . 4–5 years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE). Experience supporting corporate, commercial, regulatory, or transactional matters. Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts. Familiarity with corporate governance documentation and legal entity administration. Excellent legal writing, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously. Strong judgment and ability to recognize when escalation is necessary. Fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) . Preferred Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly valued: Energy Infrastructure Construction LNG / Oil & Gas Power generation Regulated industries Project development Preferred exposure to: Compliance programs Regulatory matters Corporate governance Cross-border legal support Technical Skills Preferred proficiency with: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Contract repositories Blacklining/document comparison tools Legal management systems What We’re Looking For We are seeking a legal professional who is: ✔ Detail-oriented and highly organized ✔ Proactive and solutions-driven ✔ Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams ✔ Adaptable within fast-paced, international environments ✔ Business-minded, with practical legal judgment ✔ Service-oriented with strong interpersonal skills Why Join New Fortress Energy? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex legal matters supporting global energy projects and infrastructure initiatives while partnering directly with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. If you are looking for broad legal exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute within a growing international company, we encourage you to apply. Diversity & Inclusion New Fortress Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.