Director and Associate General Counsel

CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years.

Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people.

Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce.

At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.

CenterPoint Energy is seeking an experienced senior attorney to join its Legal Department with a background in complex litigation, natural gas pipeline safety regulations and compliance, and related areas.

The AGC - Gas Litigation and Compliance is responsible for managing and advising on the Company's personal injury and property damage claims and litigation, other litigation matters and disputes, and interpretation and compliance with federal and state pipeline safety and other regulations applicable to the Company's Natural Gas Business. The AGC - Gas Litigation and Compliance will manage outside counsel in various proceedings involving personal injury, property damage, and other matters as needed.

The AGC - Gas Litigation and Compliance will report to the Vice President, Legal and Associate General Counsel.

The AGC - Gas Litigation and Compliance will also work closely with and assist in advising the Company's Natural Gas Operations management and personnel, Enterprise Compliance, Operations Governance & Compliance, Safety, Claims, Enterprise Risk Management, and Internal Audit, among others, on regulatory compliance and day-to-day operational issues requiring Legal's involvement.

Position is in person and based in Houston, Texas. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Responsibilities will include managing personal injury and property damage claims and litigation in multiple states/jurisdictions involving the Company's personnel or facilities, general business and commercial litigation, etc., including advising Company management and employees in connection with such claims and litigation; advising on insurance issues related to the foregoing; retaining and managing outside counsel as needed; and developing overall litigation strategy and tactics for effective litigation resolution.

Responsible for other litigation-related matters as assigned, including handling or assisting on various types of general litigation claims; advising on legislative initiatives; preparing and delivering legal training and other presentations; and providing any other legal service related to litigation, disputes, and general Company operations.

Provide timely assessments and updates on personal injury, property damage, and other matters for legal department management.

Responsible for preparation of litigation reports to Board, management, auditors, and others; conducting trend analysis, key performance indicators and other metrics; and administration and enhancement of litigation processes and procedures.

Must possess strong working knowledge of general litigation in state and federal courts, including pleadings, discovery (including e‑discovery), motion practice, experts, and trials, and be able to understand and navigate related regulatory issues.

Must possess strong working knowledge of DOT/PHMSA and other federal and state regulations applicable to natural gas transmission, distribution, and storage operations.

Advise Natural Gas Business management, compliance, and operations personnel on new and changing regulations, interpretation of regulations and statutes, and impact on the Company, and be able to understand and navigate related regulatory issues.

Advise and counsel internal company departments and business units on matters within area of responsibility or as assigned.

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