Senior Counsel, Energy Systems Commercial Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

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Requisition Number : 27737

Company : Westinghouse Electric Co

Location : Cranberry Township US

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouses 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 $144000 to $180000 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 Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industrys first choice for safe clean and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system :

Safety and Quality

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus and Innovation

Speed and Passion to Win

Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township PA we have over 11000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business,Baan,Communication,Corporate Advisory,HSSE

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 144000 - 180000