Senior Legal Counsel

Robert Half • Parsippany, NJ • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team in Parsippany, New Jersey. In this role, you will provide legal expertise across procurement, information technology, commercial services, and regulatory matters. You will play a key role in advising business teams on legal risks and strategies, while negotiating and drafting contracts related to energy transactions and services.

Responsibilities:

Review and negotiate various procurement-related contracts, including vendor, contractor, engineering, supplier and service-level agreements

Provide legal advice to procurement teams on a wide range of procurement issues, including contract interpretation, risk management, compliance and contract disputes

Review and negotiate information technology-related contracts, including software licenses, subscription agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements and statements of work

Structure, draft, negotiate and facilitate commercial transactions around a variety of commercial energy activities related to petroleum products, natural gas, environmental attributes and other commodity and energy management services, including transportation agreements, leases, terminal storage agreements and non-disclosure agreements

Effectively manage outside counsel in a cost-effective manner, whether transactional, litigation or compliance in nature

Develop a strong rapport and working relationship with business teams to help drive the delivery of effective and high-quality legal services which are appropriately linked to relevant business needs

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate should have an inquisitive nature with a specific interest in energy and regulatory law, and demonstrate the following skills and abilities:

J.D. Degree required

Licensed to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction and able to register as Authorized In-House Counsel in the principal work location

8+ years of progressively responsible corporate/commercial legal experience, preferably including experience with both a multi-national law firm and an established corporate law department

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritize assignments

Ability to multi-task and demonstrate a sense of urgency

Practical, solution-oriented problem-solving approach

Ability to interact confidently and respectfully with peers as well as others through every level of the organization

Ability to maintain the highest degree of ethics and to preserve absolute confidentiality

Must be willing and able to travel, as business need dictates

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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