Sr Attorney - Procurement (Reno or Las Vegas)

BHE • Las Vegas, NV

7h

About The Position

Provides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation to the company on various procurement related contracts. Acts as the company’s primary attorney responsible for assisting business units in drafting and negotiating procurement related contracts. Advises and represents the company in contract disputes. Assists the business units in administering contracts to ensure contractual rights and obligations are properly fulfilled. Reviews and recommends application of corporate policies to protect the company’s interests and objectives. May assist with other contractual and commercial matters with which the company is involved, including but not limited to real estate transactions, power purchase or sale arrangements, transmission service arrangements, construction agreements and other agreements typically encountered in the energy industry.

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.
NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation to the company on various procurement related contracts.
• Acts as the company’s primary attorney responsible for assisting business units in drafting and negotiating procurement related contracts.
• Advises and represents the company in contract disputes.
• Assists the business units in administering contracts to ensure contractual rights and obligations are properly fulfilled.
• Reviews and recommends application of corporate policies to protect the company’s interests and objectives.
• May assist with other contractual and commercial matters with which the company is involved, including but not limited to real estate transactions, power purchase or sale arrangements, transmission service arrangements, construction agreements and other agreements typically encountered in the energy industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed