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<p><b><br> CenterPoint Energy</b> is looking for a<b> Senior Counsel, Commercial </b>to join our <b>CNP Legal Corporate Team</b>, located in <b>Houston, TX</b>. </p>
<p>You will have the ability to: <b>manage legal issues on complex commercial transactions and contribute to the overall development of the Company’s supply chain strategy, including drafting and negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts, process development and implementation, transactional risk assessment and support, and training development and rollout. This role will work closely with the Company’s corporate, supply chain and operational personnel to support and facilitate business transactions while minimizing risk. This Counsel role is expected to play a vital role in the Company’s $40 billion 10-year capital plan.</b></p>
<p><b>We want you to know</b></p>
<p>CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy, service and value drives our strategy and performance. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.</p>
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<p><br> <b>Diversity and Inclusion</b><br> CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. </p>
<p>At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.</p>
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<p><b>What we bring to you</b></p>
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<li>Competitive pay</li>
<li>Paid training</li>
<li>Benefits eligibility begins on your first day</li>
<li>Subsides metro and parking discounts</li>
<li>Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off</li>
<li>Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston</li>
<li>Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement </li>
<li>401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution with immediate 100% vesting.</li>
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<p><b>To be successful in this role you will:</b></p>
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<li>Collaborate with business and legal colleagues and subject matter experts to analyze and advise the business on complex legal and commercial issues. </li>
<li>Draft, review and negotiate contracts of the Company. </li>
<li>Update and maintain the Company’s commercial templates, playbooks, and policies, and implement legal contract management technology. </li>
<li>Manage other contract-related matters, including handling or assisting with various types of contractual claims; advising on legislative initiatives; and supporting team and department strategy, initiatives, and projects. </li>
<li>Develop, coordinate, and provide training to the business on commercial, contracting and process matters. </li>
<li>Manage outside counsel as needed.</li>
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<p><b><br> Your background includes:</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor’s degree and a J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) degree required from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Must be admitted to practice in the State of Texas, with a minimum of five (5) years of transactional experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel, including experience with commercial contracting.</li>
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<p><b>A bonus to have:</b></p>
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<li>Experience in energy, including renewables, or utilities is a plus, as well as a willingness to work on pro bono matters.</li>
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<p>#LI-CNP</p>
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<b><br> This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.</b>
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<b> Job</b> Legal
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<b> Primary Location</b>US-TX-Houston-CenterPoint Energy Tower
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<b> Job Posting</b> Nov 1, 2022
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<b> Posting End Date</b> Nov 22, 2022
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