Counsel, Securities and Corporate Governance

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Position Overview:

Plains is seeking a highly skilled and experienced attorney with public company in-house experience in the areas of SEC reporting and compliance, capital markets transactions, corporate governance, executive and equity compensation, and investor relations. The successful candidate will work closely with the company’s general counsel and other senior leaders. This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

Key Responsibilities:

SEC Reporting and Compliance:

• Review and assist with preparation and filing of annual (10-K), quarterly (10-Q) and current (8-K) SEC reports in partnership with finance and accounting colleagues.

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all Section 16 reports on behalf of executive officers and Board members.

• Administer and manage compliance with insider trading policies, including provisions relating to blackout periods and pre-clearance procedures.

Proxy Statement and Annual Stockholder Meeting:

• Primary responsibility for drafting, producing and filing the company’s annual proxy statement and related materials.

• Coordinate with and act as primary point of contact for proxy solicitor, financial printer, transfer agent, proxy tabulator and proxy advisory firms.

• Manage all aspects of the annual stockholder meeting.

Capital Markets and Bank Financing Transactions:

• Coordinate with treasury department, underwriters, outside counsel, accountants and others in connection with equity and debt offerings, bank financings and other capital markets transactions.

• Maintain effectiveness of shelf registration statements and coordinate filing of new registration statements as needed.

• Assist with management of share repurchase and ATM offering programs.

Board of Directors Support:

• Support the Chairman of the Board and General Counsel in preparing for Board and Committee meetings.

• Assist with agenda planning and preparation and review of Board and Committee meeting materials, including presentations, consents and resolutions.

• Attend and take minutes at Board and Committee meetings.

Corporate Governance Matters:

• Draft, review and update as necessary governing and governance documents, including, but not limited to, partnership agreements, LLC agreements, committee charters, insider trading policies, governance guidelines, code of business conduct, etc.

• Supervise paralegal regarding subsidiary maintenance.

Executive and Equity Compensation Matters:

• Work with outside compensation consulting firm and HR regarding executive and equity compensation matters.

• Assist/advise HR with respect to equity plan administration matters, including drafting of grant agreements and managing equity issuances upon vesting.

• Assist with investor outreach efforts regarding executive compensation as needed.

• Coordinate drafting and approval of new equity plans as needed.

Investor Relations:

• Collaborate with and advise the investor relations team on press releases, investor decks, Q&A preparation, website content and Regulation FD compliance and training.

• Consult with the investor relations team as needed regarding investor inquiries and other information requests.

Miscellaneous:

• Act as liaison with Nasdaq (or other applicable stock exchange) regarding compliance with listing standards.

• Coordinate with and act as the primary point of contact for the company’s transfer agent regarding share issuances, repurchases, dividends and other matters.

• Serve as transfer agent and maintain ownership records for unregistered classes of outstanding securities.

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