Senior Counsel, Energy Systems - Commercial

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As Senior Counsel, Energy Systems you will provide comprehensive, high-quality and practical advice to internal clients in the Westinghouse Energy Systems (new plants) Business Unit regarding commercial customer contracts, supplier contracts, claims, and strategic legal issues. You will work with internal clients at all management levels, in-house colleagues, and manage outside counsel in accomplishing this objective. The primary focus will be new plant matters in North America, but you will support the global business and which may involve projects in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.

You will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Energy Systems & Regulatory and be located at our Cranberry Township, PA location. Hybrid Work Schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support as a strategic partner to the Energy Systems commercial team. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements and related legal advice.

• Provide prompt, practical, and risk-informed advice and counsel to internal clients on engineering, procurement and construction agreements, teaming agreements and joint ventures, engineering services agreements and feasibility studies. You will represent us in commercial negotiations and disputes, working and negotiating with opposing counsel representing utilities, project developers, construction partners, and others.

• Consistent with the Westinghouse Global Ethics Code, facilitate business objectives while maintaining compliance with laws and regulations and minimizing commercial legal risks. Engage with specialists to mitigate risks to the company in ethics, antibribery, antitrust, export controls, privacy, regulatory, labor & employment, tax, environmental, and safety matters.

• Remain current on legal developments within scope of responsibilities and provide updates to clients as warranted.

   

• Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• 5+ years of experience representing clients in complex commercial contract negotiations or commercial litigation matters, either in-house at an international company, in a law firm, or both.

• Experience providing legal advice on the full scope of commercial business issues, especially engineering, procurement, and construction contract negotiations.

• Admitted to practice in a US jurisdiction is required, as is eligibility to be licensed in Pennsylvania.

• Working knowledge of related areas of the law, including international disputes, intellectual property law, and international arbitration/dispute resolution.

• Experience with international NEC or FIDIC contract forms also beneficial.

• Experience developing high-quality legal documents, including commercial agreements, letters and other external correspondence, memoranda.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $144,000 to $180,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options

• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members

• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement

• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays

• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance

• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers

• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service

• Employee Refe