Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

Kodiak understands that our most valuable resource is our employees, and in order to provide industry-leading service and runtime, you must attract and retain premier talent. To accomplish this, Kodiak focuses on providing internal professional development and training, as well as the best benefits package in the industry. The Assistant General Counsel provides legal support across a broad range of business operations, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders while managing day‑to‑day legal matters and associated risks. Reporting to the Executive Vice President & General Counsel, this role supports commercial transactions, corporate governance, employment matters, compliance initiatives, and dispute management, partnering closely with business leaders to deliver practical, business‑focused legal guidance aligned with company objectives. General Legal Advice & Business Support Provide practical, solutions‑oriented legal advice to management and internal business partners across operations, HR, finance, supply chain, and commercial teams Support the General Counsel in advising executive leadership on legal and risk matters impacting business operations and growth Research legal issues and prepare legal memoranda, risk assessments, and recommendations as needed Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of company legal policies, procedures, and training materials Support corporate governance activities for domestic and foreign entities, including: Commercial Contracts & Transactions Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Customer and vendor contracts Equipment, logistics, and real estate leases Software and technology agreements Identify legal, commercial, and operational risks within contracts and propose mitigation strategies consistent with Company policies and risk tolerance Support due diligence efforts related to acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, or other strategic transactions Advise HR leadership on employment‑related matters, including employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, terminations, and policy interpretation Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations Assist in the management of employment‑related disputes and claims Compliance, Ethics & Risk Management Help develop and deliver legal and compliance training to employees and leadership teams Litigation & Dispute Management Assist in managing litigation, claims, and regulatory matters, including: Monitoring costs and budgets Support resolution strategies, including settlement evaluations and risk assessments Coordinate with engineering, operations, and outside counsel on IP‑related matters, as appropriate Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience, with a combination of: In‑house legal experience supporting business operations Experience supporting regulated or industrial industries (e.g., Commercial contracting Litigation management Work Experience Minimum 6 years’ experience in commercial transactions Strong background and understanding of the oil and gas service and midstream industries; Strong legal judgment with the ability to translate legal risk into practical business guidance Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer Frequently communicates with other employees about their legal inquiries. Kodiak Gas Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.