Senior Counsel

The CenterPoint Energy Legal Department is seeking a Senior Counsel with a strong background in securities law, SEC compliance, public company disclosures, and corporate governance. This role will advise on Securities and Exchange Commission requirements, Exchange Act filings, securities filings, governance matters, and support the Office of the Corporate Secretary.

What You Will Do

Provide legal advice and support on securities laws, SEC compliance, and public company disclosure matters, including reviewing and drafting SEC securities filings. Review and advise on Exchange Act reporting requirements, disclosure controls, periodic reporting obligations, and other applicable securities regulations. Support the Corporate Secretary, including preparation for Board, committee, and shareholder meetings.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, the Board of Directors, Accounting, Treasury, Investor Relations, and other business functions. This attorney will report to the Associate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Requirements

• Requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university and a J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 3 years of corporate legal experience at a large law firm and/or as in-house counsel, with meaningful experience advising public companies.
• Must be eligible to practice in at least one state in the United States, preferably Texas.
• Significant experience with securities law compliance, SEC reporting, public company disclosures, Exchange Act filings, securities filings, and corporate governance.
• Experience reviewing or drafting SEC filings, including Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, Form 8-K, Section 16 filings, and proxy statements.
• Strong understanding of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC rules and regulations, public company reporting obligations, and corporate governance requirements.
• Experience supporting Boards of Directors, corporate secretaries, shareholder meetings, and governance processes.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, communication, and business judgment skills.

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