Senior Corporate Counsel

WEC Energy Group • Milwaukee, WI • 4h ago

WEC Business Services, LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel , Contracts to join the Legal Services Team. This position can be located at either our Milwaukee, WI or Chicago, IL location.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation's largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don't just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well-being are paramount. Join our team and experience first-hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you're talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

This position will support broad areas of the Company, including procurement and operations teams by drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial agreements affecting utility operations. This role focuses on complex supply chain and other contracts, including equipment procurement, construction and maintenance services, technology, and long-term supply arrangements, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements applicable to the utility industry and internal governance standards.

The attorney will serve as a trusted legal advisor to business partners, balancing commercial objectives with legal risk management, reliability obligations, and regulatory considerations, to support the Company's strategic priorities.

Job Responsibilities

Review, analyze and negotiate complex supply chain and procurement agreements, including master supply and purchase agreements and agreements relating to marketing, professional services, information technology, power generation and supply, maintenance, construction and development, and commodities

Develop and negotiate contract terms addressing pricing, delivery, performance standards, warranties, indemnities, insurance, limitations of liability, force majeure, and termination

Interpret and explain contract terms and conditions to internal stakeholders and clients

Advise stakeholders on contract structure, risk allocation and legal compliance

Identify legal, operational and supply risks, and provide recommendations to mitigate such risks

Support contract interpretation, dispute resolution and claims management related to supplier and contractor relationships

Work with internal stakeholders and other members of the legal team as needed to finalize specialized contractual provisions, legal documentation and contracts

Ensure contracts align with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations

Build relationships with internal stakeholders and clients in order to effectively support the company's business objectives

Provide proactive legal advice and training on various matters, including contract and risk management

Support development and maintenance of standard contract templates and negotiation guidelines for commercial agreements

Assist with the development and refinement of the Company's contract lifecycle management processes and policies

Stay current on relevant laws and regulations that affect the company's operations

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar/jurisdiction

4-7+ years relevant legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements

Experience with a broad range of commercial contracts

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with public utility or energy service provider a plus

End Date: 05/11/2026

Pay Range Minimum: $158,297.88

Pay Range Maximum: $237,447.08

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

WEC Energy Group benefits (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/benefits.htm)

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

Learn more at Careers (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/index.htm)

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.

EEO/AA policies and statements (https://www.wecenergygroup.com/careers/equal-employment-opportunity.htm)

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53203 Chicago, IL, US, 60601

Company: WEC Energy Group (WEC)

Req ID: 6612

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