Senior Counsel

CenterPoint Energy seeks a Senior Counsel to support its ethics, compliance, and labor & employment programs. The Senior Counsel will work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement ethics and compliance policies, conduct investigations, and provide legal advice. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience in ethics and compliance and/or labor and employment law, with a strong background in energy and utilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and a J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) degree from an accredited law school.
• Six plus years of ethics and compliance and/or labor and employment experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel and must be eligible to practice in at least one state in the United States, preferably Texas
• CCEP (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional) certification, is a plus.
• Experience managing and conducting internal investigations is a plus
• Experience in energy and utilities, including with gas and electric transmission, and distribution work, is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid training
• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
• Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution