Senior Corporate Counsel

Career finder•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with public utility or energy service provider a plus

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