Senior Counsel

About the role

As a publicly traded company (NYSE: CTRI) with $3 billion in revenue, Centuri leads the way in utility and energy infrastructure across North America. What sets us apart is our local agility, resources to scale, and comprehensive solutions for a dynamic energy market. Whether in the field or providing essential behind the scenes support, Centuri offers professional growth opportunities where you can thrive and make a difference. Join a culture where safety, sustainability, and teamwork come first, with training and benefits that truly care for your well-being. As a member of Centuri’s Office of the General Counsel, you will support all business units and subsidiaries by providing leadership and direction that will mitigate the Company’s exposure in the context of legal issues and compliance requirements. This position may be based in Phoenix, AZ; Houston, TX; or Cherry Hill, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Draft, redline, and negotiate contracts of varying complexity, including EPC agreements, MSAs, subcontracts, professional services agreements, supply agreements, NDAs, and other customer and vendor contracts
• Analyze and negotiate the provisions that drive the Company's risk exposure — indemnity, limitation of liability, consequential damages waivers, warranty, notice and claims procedures, termination, and dispute resolution
• Review prime contract terms and structure flow-down obligations to subcontractors and suppliers
• Partner with Risk Management and HSE to confirm that insurance, bonding, and indemnity provisions align
• Review and analyze contracts and other legal documents for compliance with Company policies and applicable law, including public and utility contracting requirements such as prevailing wage and DBE/MBE participation
• Maintain, update, and expand the Company's portfolio of internal contract templates and playbooks
• Provide practical legal advice to business stakeholders on contractual matters, risk allocation, and compliance
• Train non-legal personnel to identify contractual risk before signature
• Support due diligence on acquisitions as well as on new customers and opportunities
• Perform legal research into issues arising in the jurisdictions where the Company operates
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve contracting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Stay current on laws, regulations,