Peabody Energy
Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
Peabody Energy, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146
Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial
Peabody Energy is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal support for U.S. Operations and related corporate support groups. The role will collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders, focusing on contract negotiation, regulatory analysis, and tailored advice based on business operations.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to ensure commercial work is conducted within acceptable parameters, highlighting business risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Offer legal advice to sales and procurement functions for contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
Negotiate, review, and prepare a wide variety of agreements including services, supply, consulting, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements.
Collaborate across all functions to develop and update policies, practices, and procedures.
Assist the General Counsel in providing commercially focused legal advice on business development matters and all diversification objectives.
Handle other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Admitted to practice with 5–8 years of experience.
Project management skills and ownership of work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with people in a range of positions.
Strong business acumen, solution-focused, and commercial minded.
Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform office-related tasks, which may include prolonged sitting or standing.
Ability to move from place to place within an office environment.
Ability to use a computer.
Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
About Peabody Peabody is a leading coal producer providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.
Compensation Target salary range: $164,000 – $203,000.
EEO Statement Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location St. Louis, MO – Full-time. Flexible work policies, including hybrid office/home arrangements.
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Responsibilities
Provide legal advice to ensure commercial work is conducted within acceptable parameters, highlighting business risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
Offer legal advice to sales and procurement functions for contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
Negotiate, review, and prepare a wide variety of agreements including services, supply, consulting, confidentiality, and other commercial agreements.
Collaborate across all functions to develop and update policies, practices, and procedures.
Assist the General Counsel in providing commercially focused legal advice on business development matters and all diversification objectives.
Handle other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution.
Admitted to practice with 5–8 years of experience.
Project management skills and ownership of work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with people in a range of positions.
Strong business acumen, solution-focused, and commercial minded.
Strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail.
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform office-related tasks, which may include prolonged sitting or standing.
Ability to move from place to place within an office environment.
Ability to use a computer.
Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
About Peabody Peabody is a leading coal producer providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across operations in the United States and Australia, serving customers in 26 countries. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.
Compensation Target salary range: $164,000 – $203,000.
EEO Statement Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location St. Louis, MO – Full-time. Flexible work policies, including hybrid office/home arrangements.
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