Senior Contracts Counsel: Strategic Vendor Negotiations

Puget Sound Energy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Contracts to manage and negotiate diverse procurement and vendor agreements, with a focus on risk allocation and practical legal guidance.

You will partner with procurement, IT, security, and business teams to review terms, draft, and improve contracting templates, and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations while supporting PSE’s strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 3+ years of legal experience in a law firm or corporate setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate, and manage various contracts, including vendor, services, and procurement-related agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on contracts to internal clients and procurement teams.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure risk assessments for technology and contract purchases.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract drafting

Legal advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Data privacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Puget Sound Energy is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Contracts to manage and negotiate diverse procurement and vendor agreements, with a focus on risk allocation and practical legal guidance.

You will partner with procurement, IT, security, and business teams to review terms, draft, and improve contracting templates, and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations while supporting PSE’s strategic goals.