Requisition: 82403
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 157,000 - $ 257,600
Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible
PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories:
Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.
Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work/in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.
Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work/in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.
Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.
We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).
PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.
Job Summary
The Associate Counsel-Commercial is responsible for favorable completion of commercial transactions and agreements for PSEG to support PSEG’s strategic business plan. In this role counsel will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders throughout PSEG on commercial matters. Counsel will be expected to identify and creatively address potential legal issues of concern relating to commercial matters. Counsel will also collaborate with members of the PSEG legal team to provide cross functional support.
Job Responsibilities
As Associate Counsel - Commercial, you will work on a wide range of commercial contracting needs for PSEG’s various businesses,. This position will handle all phases of commercial transactions: negotiation, drafting, execution and interpretation and dispute resolution (in coordination with the Litigation team). Counsel will be expected to work closely with project teams as needed. A key aspect of this position is a demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate complex commercial agreements. The position is highly collaborative with a group of other commercial lawyers handling a variety of commercial contracting needs supporting provision of electric and gas service and nuclear plant operations.
As Associate Counsel-Commercial you will be responsible to:
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements to secure favorable terms for PSEG. Agreements include: (i) equipment/material purchase agreements, (ii) construction agreements, (iii) IT outsourcing, licensing and Software as a Service (SAAS) agreements, (iv) HR and benefits related agreements, (v) professional services agreements such as for engineering services, (vi) partnership and joint venture agreements and (vii) energy trading and management agreements.
• Administration and resolution of legal issues arising in existing commercial relationships, such as change orders, and from time to time in collaboration with our internal litigation team incoming and outgoing pre-litigation claims; and support litigation team on any litigation or mediation on commercial matters.
• Review contracts per mandatory contract review process and provide practical, risk-based advice and counsel to business teams.
• Support continuous improvement and updating of form agreements.
• Prioritize and manage simultaneous legal matters under deadline pressure.
• Work extensive hours when necessary to complete projects in a timely manner.
Job Specific Qualifications
Required:
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; strong academic background
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in negotiating commercial contracts
• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or other relevant jurisdictions with ability to become licensed (including limited in-house license) in New Jersey
Minimum Years of Experience
Disclaimer
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If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
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