Senior Attorney, Law, Contracting Center of Excellence, Practice Ops

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

The Con Edison Law Department, Practice Operations department is implementing a Contracting Center of Excellence (CoE). The Senior Attorney will be primarily responsible for providing legal services, preparing contracts and other documents, monitoring the contracts-related workflow of the Center of Excellence, overseeing the work of and being a resource for the Contracts Administrator and other CoE staff and playing a key role in developing the structure of the CoE. This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in the office).

Core Responsibilities

• The Con Edison Law Department, Practice Operations department is implementing a Contracting Center of Excellence (CoE). The Senior Attorney will be primarily responsible for providing legal services, preparing contracts and other documents, monitoring the contracts-related workflow of the Center of Excellence, overseeing the work of and being a resource for the Contracts Administrator and other CoE staff and playing a key role in developing the structure of the CoE. This is a hybrid position (3 days a week in the office).
• Work closely with members of the Supply Chain Department, the Law Departments Commercial Transactions team, other legal teams and/or outside counsel as required to develop standardized contracts playbooks, forms, processes, and procedures. Provide counsel and advice regarding contractual legal services.
• Observe legal trends and develop recommendations for contracts playbook development, improvement and contract management best practices.
• Draft, review, negotiate and revise certain contracts and contract-related documents and/or other Company policies, including but not limited to agreements for the purchase of goods and/or services, real estate agreements and regulatory-related agreements.
• Understand the Companys businesses in order to identify legal risks and develop solutions, including mitigation and negotiation strategies.
• Manage the drafting, negotiation and revision of a wide variety of contracts by CoE staff and act as an escalation point and approver.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other organizations within the Company to assess, investigate and address assigned matters as appropriate.
• Perform other legal, supervisory and other tasks and assignments as required and with moderate supervision.

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate and A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Expertise in drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements Required
• Experience developing and/or working with contracts-related playbooks Required
• Experience leading initiatives and/or teams and fostering a positive environment Required
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills Required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and handle internal and external customers professionally Required
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment Required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint Required
• Ability to learn new software applications and databases Required
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills Required
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines Required
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information Required
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels Required
• Familiarity with Oracle E-Business Suite Preferred

Licenses And Certfications

• Driver’s License Required
• Other: Certification or degree in negotiations/contract administration Preferred

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

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