Senior Counsel – Transactional
Please Note: As per current corporate policy, you will be required to be IN the office a minimum of FOUR (4) days per week @ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA, and/or as required. (Currently, the days in the office are Monday's, Tuesday's, Wednesday's & Thursday's.)
You also must be willing/able to do occasional travel.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing strategic legal support and direction for the Company on a wide variety of commercial agreements and contracts, including construction, sales, licensing, technology, procurement, and related matters. This includes partnering with the Company’s business units to develop the Company’s legal strategy related to such commercial and transactional matters.
This position also is responsible for collaborating with outside counsel and employees at all levels within the Company to provide advice and guidance.
The position calls for practical business judgment, collaborative partnership with business partners, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Advise business partners on commercial and transactional matters and drive risk-informed, practical deal strategy.
- Advise business partners throughout the Energy Procurement Request for Proposal (RFP) process, including the development of solicitation documents, evaluation criteria and strategy, and bidder communications.
- Lead the structure, drafting, negotiation, interpretation, and lifecycle legal support on commercial contracts (e.g., construction, procurement, technology, sales, and licensing) across business units.
- Work with business teams on developing and maintaining contract standards, approval workflows, key clauses, and common risk positions to improve cycle time and consistency.
- Deliver timely, business-focused legal support while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and key external counterparties.
- Select, direct, and manage outside counsel to ensure quality, responsiveness, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Help manage the legal department budget, including reviewing invoices and approving outside counsel spend in line with guidelines.
- Partner with legal teammates to standardize templates and processes, share knowledge, and improve contract operations through appropriate technology and automation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Required
- J.D. from an American Bar Association–accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
- 6+ years of relevant legal experience, including law firm experience, in commercial and transactional matters.
- Licensed to practice law in one or more states in which the company or its subsidiaries operate.
- Experience providing advice on the interplay between business and legal/regulatory considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects with competing deadlines.
- Strong focus on inclusion, innovative thinking, practical solutions, and providing excellent customer service.
Preferred
- Knowledge of relevant utility statutes, rules, regulations, and guidance documents related to the business.
- Experience as in-house counsel.
- High ethical standards and behaviors.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in engaging with upper management across business units and providing training to business partners.
- Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Substantial experience drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts.
- Able to work autonomously and in a team environment as appropriate.
- Occasional travel is required.
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 18389
Job Category: Legal & Compliance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Georgia Power
