Corporate Counsel

Location: St. Louis

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February 18, 2026 (20 days left to apply) job requisition :
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** About Ameren Services (B&CS)
** Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.
** Our benefits include:
*** Medical coverage on date of hire
* 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
* 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
* Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
* Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

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*** About The Position
**** The Corporate Counsel (Commercial Transactions) position will draft and negotiate a broad spectrum of agreements, ranging from straightforward to highly complex, and covering procurement of equipment, supplies, and services, construction of new infrastructure, and ongoing operation of Ameren's utility infrastructure. The position will also collaborate with Ameren's business teams to proactively address and resolve challenges encountered throughout the contract lifecycle.
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* Key responsibilities include:

**** Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including, but not limited to, equipment supply agreements, EPC agreements, engineering and professional services agreements, interconnection agreements, consulting agreements, assignment agreements, and confidentiality agreements for Ameren Missouri, Ameren Transmission, and Ameren Illinois.
* Analyze and provide comments on financing documents including estoppel certificates, letters of credit, and parent guaranties to ensure Ameren's interests are protected.
* Lead contract negotiations on behalf of Ameren, clearly communicate key risks to Ameren stakeholders, solicit stakeholder feedback, and obtain mutually acceptable terms.
* Effectively manage client expectations regarding deliverables, demonstrate responsiveness and adaptability to meet project deadlines and evolving priorities.
* Where use of outside counsel is authorized, direct their work to ensure alignment with Ameren's risk tolerance, facilitate effective communication with internal stakeholders, and oversee legal budgets and cost allocation.
* Develop, update, and maintain standard contract templates designed to minimize risk exposure while remaining practical for counter parties.
* Strategize with Ameren stakeholders to address and resolve post-execution contract issues, including project cost and schedule challenges, and represent Ameren in resolving pre-litigation disputes with suppliers and service providers.
* Work closely with Ameren's regulatory attorneys and explain contract terms to support Ameren's applications to state and federal regulatory agencies.##
* Qualifications
* * Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required,
* Licensed, eligible to practice or able to seek admission in Missouri required.
* At least five years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department or similar environment, with strong preference for contract drafting experience.
* Preferred: proficiency with EPC agreements, construction agreements, mechanic's lien waivers, and industrial equipment supply agreements.
** In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
*** Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Power Point, Excel), and Adobe PDF.
* Experience utilizing Microsoft Co-Pilot and AI tools for enhanced productivity.
* A willingness to work extended hours if needed to meet critical deadlines and ensure timely completion of key deliverables.
* Proven flexibility, versatility, and a collaborative approach to…