Senior Paralegal

Description

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: 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.

Our Commitment: 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.

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for reviewing and negotiating all manner of commercial contracts to support the Procurement department.

Essential Functions

• Serve as primary administrator for all commercial contracts received in contracts portal by using independent judgment and discretion to analyze terms based on experience and understanding of CenterPoint's circumstances and tolerance for risk.
• Assist Senior Counsel and Associate General Counsel in handling initial detailed legal review for substantial portion of commercial contracts, including NDAs, master service agreements, IT SaaS and licensing agreements, consulting services, and construction agreements, among others.
• Collaborate with Legal Department, Procurement Department and internal stakeholders in updating commercial contract templates, playbooks, processes and procedures, checklists and policies, as needed.
• Support Procurement Department with legal review, revision and negotiation of large numbers of detailed, frequently complex purchasing transactions.
• Coordinate with CenterPoint business clients, internal stakeholders, and vendors, using independent judgment and discretion, in providing legal guidance and direction in connection with purchasing transactions.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with CenterPoint business clients, internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Possess a team player mindset, willing and motivated to continuously improve internal processes, while balancing process challenges.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced workload, with multiple workstreams, to meet competing deadlines.

Education Description

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.

Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of relevant work experience reviewing commercial contracts, or a contracts law based discipline.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat is preferred.

We want you to know
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.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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.

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.

What we bring to you

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution

Job Type: Full Time
Posting Start Date: 02/08/2024
Posting End Date: 02/22/2024

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.