Associate Counsel
Company: PSEG
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Number: 7080 External Description: We want you to be
healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a
comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your
whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be
offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision,
dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a
retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life
insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid
time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and
floating holidays). PSEG offers a unique experience to our more
than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities
for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company,
as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you
might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on
combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new
net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we
serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG. Job
Summary The Associate Counsel-Commercial is responsible for
favorable completion of commercial transactions and agreements for
PSEG to support PSEG’s strategic business plan. In this role
counsel will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders
throughout PSEG on commercial matters. Counsel will be expected to
identify and creatively address potential legal issues of concern
relating to commercial matters. Counsel will also collaborate with
members of the PSEG legal team to provide cross functional support.
Job Responsibilities As Associate Counsel - Commercial, you will
work on a wide range of commercial contracting needs for PSEG’s
various businesses. This position will handle all phases of
commercial transactions: negotiation, drafting, execution and
interpretation and dispute resolution (in coordination with the
Litigation team). Counsel will be expected to work closely with
project teams as needed. A key aspect of this position is a
demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate complex commercial
agreements. The position is highly collaborative with a group of
other commercial lawyers handling a variety of commercial
contracting needs supporting provision of electric and gas service
and nuclear plant operations. As Associate Counsel-Commercial you
will be responsible to: Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
to secure favorable terms for PSEG. Agreements include: (i)
equipment/material purchase agreements, (ii) construction
agreements, (iii) IT outsourcing, licensing and Software as a
Service (SAAS) agreements, (iv) HR and benefits related agreements,
(v) professional services agreements such as for engineering
services, (vi) partnership and joint venture agreements and (vii)
energy trading and management agreements. Administration and
resolution of legal issues arising in existing commercial
relationships, such as change orders, and from time to time in
collaboration with our internal litigation team incoming and
outgoing pre-litigation claims; and support litigation team on any
litigation or mediation on commercial matters. Review contracts per
mandatory contract review process and provide practical, risk-based
advice and counsel to business teams. Support continuous
improvement and updating of form agreements. Prioritize and manage
simultaneous legal matters under deadline pressure. Work extensive
hours when necessary to complete projects in a timely manner. Job
Specific Qualifications (Required) Juris Doctorate from an
accredited law school; strong academic background Minimum of 7
years of professional experience in negotiating commercial
contracts Licensed to practice law in New Jersey or other relevant
jurisdictions with ability to become licensed (including limited
in-house license) in New Jersey Certifications: BAR Licensed
Attorney Job Number: 82403 Community / Marketing Title: Associate
Counsel Location_formattedLocationLong: Newark, New Jersey US
Keywords: PSEG, Lower Merion , Associate Counsel, Legal , Newark, Pennsylvania
