Job Description

About Us

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service” and provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance.  Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California

Primary Purpose
Advises on complex legal issues and develops practical solutions that balance risk management with strategic business priorities.

Team Role & Context

This Senior Counsel will be within the law department’s commercial law team that provides legal support for a wide range of commercial and corporate activities as well as collaboration with lawyers in other practice areas (regulatory, litigation and environmental). The team’s responsibilities include legal services for construction, procurement of equipment and services, land and right of way, CPUC tariff / regulatory program contracts, federal contracts, financings and collateral, municipal affairs, brand protection and marketing, intellectual property licensing and antitrust.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates innovative legal solutions to facilitate business growth while managing compliance and risk exposure.
• Leads the provision of legal advice on aspects of strategic initiatives while driving cross-functional alignment.
• Resolves disputes with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance while minimizing financial penalties and reputational damage.
• Develops contract templates and negotiation strategies for standard and high-risk business agreements.
• Oversees and develops legal strategies and coordinates with external counsel to resolve disputes.
• Advises on employment law, intellectual property, data protection, and general corporate matters.
• Implements a structured system for legal documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and active membership in the California Bar or another U.S. state Bar.

Experience

• Required: Typically requires 8 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: Legal Drafting - Prepares written legal documents, including a motion, a letter, a brief, a memo, or a contract.
• Required: Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.
• Required: Legal Research - The process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making.
• Required: Legal Advisory - Providing an opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law in relation to a particular factual situation.
• Required: Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Required: Litigation Management - The act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law.
• Required: Corporate Governance - Corporate governance is the collection of mechanisms, processes and relations used by various parties to control and to operate a corporation.
• Required: Legal Due Diligence - Conducting an assessment of legal risks associated with a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition. It involves reviewing relevant documents, contracts, and agreements to identify any potential liabilities, obligations, or issues that could impact the outcome of the transaction.
• Required: Documentation and Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
• Required: Commercial Negotiation - The planning, reviewing, analysis and other activities that a buyer and seller conduct to reach an agreement.

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program 
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions) 
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan 
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO 
• Wellness Programs/Classes  
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement 
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University 

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