Director and Associate General Counsel Real Property

Director and Associate General Counsel Real Property CenterPoint Energy is seeking an experienced senior attorney to join its Legal Department to manage and advise on the legal aspects of the Company’s real estate, surveying and right-of-way work, related litigation matters and disputes, and various operational issues across the states in which the Company operates. Job Summary The AGC – Real Property will work closely with the Company’s Land and Field Services group and other operational personnel, advising on land acquisition strategy, day‑to‑day surveying and right‑of‑way matters, preserving and protecting the Company’s fee and easement property rights, negotiating easements and consents to encroach, handling disputes with landowners, governmental entities, and other authorities, and managing litigation and administrative proceedings involving such matters. The AGC – Real Property may supervise internal attorneys and/or contract attorneys, as applicable, and manage outside counsel. The role reports to the Vice President, Legal and Associate General Counsel. Position is in person and based in Houston, Texas. This role is not eligible for remote work. Essential Functions Must possess expert knowledge of real estate and property law, including eminent domain and condemnation proceedings, and federal, state, and local regulations related to such matters; knowledge of utility tariffs and their impact on real estate and land‑related agreements is preferred. Support acquisition and management of the company’s land assets, including capital investments, transactions, negotiations, and disputed matters related to land and field services work. Advise, counsel, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and business unit leaders on matters within the area of responsibility. Draft, review, revise, and negotiate land and land purchase agreements independently, in coordination with the Land and Field Services department and other operations teams. Advise on large projects involving a significant number of simultaneous land and land rights acquisitions. Advise on eminent domain issues and manage condemnation proceedings end‑to‑end. Provide timely assessments and updates on land and field services and other matters for legal department management. Develop, coordinate, and provide training on land and field services risks to the business and other functions, collaborating with other departments to prevent, identify, investigate, and resolve such issues. Lead, develop, and mentor internal personnel and staff supporting real property legal work. Serve as the supervising authority over contract attorneys and outside counsel retained on matters within the area of responsibility. Perform other duties as assigned. Education Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) degree from an accredited law school. Experience Must be admitted to practice law in the State of Texas and have a minimum of ten (10) years of real estate transactional, real estate litigation, and/or condemnation & eminent domain experience in a law firm, in‑house counsel, or in a corporate land department. Able to complete at least the State Bar’s required minimum hours of accredited continuing legal education (CLE) during each compliance year. Preferred Experience At least 15 years of experience in the relevant practice areas. Experience in energy and utilities, including supporting acquisition of land and other real property interests for gas and electric transmission and distribution work. Experience working at a utility or other regulated entity. Experience with large‑scale transmission (electric, gas, or otherwise). Benefits Competitive pay Paid training Benefits eligibility begins on your first day Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off Access to fitness club discounts and an on‑site wellness center at the 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 Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 05/27/2026 Posting End Date: 06/10/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr CenterPoint Energy, Inc.