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SoCalGas · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel- Environmental

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

SoCalGas is the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. The Senior Counsel will advise and lead associates on complex legal issues, developing practical solutions that balance risk management with strategic business priorities.

Natural ResourcesOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Reviews and negotiates vendor, supplier, and customer agreements, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk tolerance

Leads the legal support for the procurement, negotiation, and management of a wide range of contracts

Supports litigation efforts by gathering evidence, drafting legal arguments, and liaising with external counsel

Leads investigations into regulatory violations, ethical concerns, and compliance breaches

Monitors legal developments and provides review and strategic advice to attorneys to position the company for potential appeals involving such developments

Supports corporate governance initiatives, including compliance with fiduciary obligations

Identifies potential legal risks and works with leadership to take cost-effective measures to mitigate or resolve these risks

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Contract negotiationLegal complianceRisk managementLitigation supportRegulatory investigationsCorporate governanceStrategic adviceCommunication skills

Required

Advises and leads associates on complex legal issues

Develops practical solutions that balance risk management with strategic business priorities

Reviews and negotiates vendor, supplier, and customer agreements, ensuring alignment with company policies and risk tolerance

Leads the legal support for the procurement, negotiation, and management of a wide range of contracts

Supports litigation efforts by gathering evidence, drafting legal arguments, and liaising with external counsel

Leads investigations into regulatory violations, ethical concerns, and compliance breaches

Monitors legal developments and provides review and strategic advice to attorneys to position the company for potential appeals involving such developments

Supports corporate governance initiatives, including compliance with fiduciary obligations

Identifies potential legal risks and works with leadership to take cost-effective measures to mitigate or resolve these risks

Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Upward mobility opportunities

Ability to find a true work life balance

Company

SoCalGas

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SoCalGas is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States, serving more than 21 million consumers across approximately 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California.

Founded in 1867