Title:  Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial. This person will play an integral role in providing legal support for the U.S. Operations and the related corporate support groups. The position will collaborate with legal colleagues and business stakeholders with a strong focus on negotiating contracts, providing regulatory analysis and tailored advice based upon an understanding and application of business operations. Primary responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, editing and negotiating a broad range of agreements, regulatory review and comparative analysis, and providing concise guidance on general corporate and preventative law initiatives along with management of outside counsel.  In addition, the position will assist the General Counsel with global legal matters pertaining to business and corporate development including M&A activities as well as all non-coal mining initiatives managed by the Peabody Development team.

Duties will include:

• Providing legal advice to ensure that commercial work is conducted within acceptable parameters highlighting business risks and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Providing legal advice to the sales and procurement functions for contract negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Negotiate, review and prepare a wide variety of agreements, including services agreements, supply agreements, consulting agreements, confidentiality agreements, and various other commercial agreements.
• Collaborate across all functions to develop and update policies, practices and procedure
• Responsible for assisting the General Counsel in providing commercially focused legal advice on business development matters as well as all diversification objectives.
• Other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.

The Lifestyle:

This position is a full-time role, working from our corporate headquarters in St Louis, MO. Peabody offers flexible work policies, including hybrid office / home working arrangements.

About you:

• 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 communications skills with 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:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able 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 & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries. 

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. 

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged. 

Target salary range for this role is $164,000 - $203,000

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: visit Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com) 

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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