Counsel Commercial and Data Privacy

When you join Suburban Propane you become a part of a fastpaced and dynamic company that has been serving its employees and customers for nearly 100 years.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Counsel Commercial and Data Privacy who will play a key role in providing legal guidance and support to our business units. Reporting to the General Counsel this position is responsible for ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks in the areas of contracts data privacy and data security protection.

In this role you will develop and implement short and longterm legal strategies oversee contract management processes and serve as a key legal resource for internal stakeholders. You will also interact with senior management supervise outside counsel and stay ahead of evolving regulations impacting our operations.

If you have a strong background in corporate law contract negotiation and data privacy compliance we invite you to apply and and help shape the next 100 years of our success.

• Serve as the primary legal resource to business units within the Company on matters representing commercial and residential contracting and other areas where contract support is needed within the business units.
• Provide overall direction and short and longterm strategic support to business units within the Company regarding commercial and residential contracting and priorities pertinent to those areas of focus.
• Serve as the primary legal support to business units within the Company on matters representing data privacy and data security protection efforts within the business units. Provide overall direction and short and longterm strategic support to business units within the Company with respect to legal support of data privacy and data security protection efforts within the business units and priorities pertinent to those areas of focus.
• Interact directly with internal clients including members of senior management. Maintain a positive relationship with internal clients and to the extent possible external customers.
• Perform legal tasks with little direction or guidance in support of the Companys designated objectives. These tasks may include without limitation assisting with preparing drafting or reviewing contracts supervising litigation submitting materials in response to governmental investigations negotiating terms and conditions of business agreements with third parties preparing and drafting of memorandum regarding changes in legislation or regulations impacting upon the Company providing training and recommending legal policies and practices to assure legal and/or regulatory compliance.
• Function as an administrator of the Companys contract management software and assist with the daytoday management of the software including training employees on how to use the software as needed.
• Retain supervise and assist outside legal counsel in analyzing and processing matters when appropriate including defining objectives and goals for projects assigned to outside counsel. Monitor and control the expenses incurred by outside counsel. Continually monitor the quality of outside legal services.
• Provide guidance and instruction to the Legal Departments support staff in rendering assistance to business units.
• Function as the Legal Department representative on committees or multidepartmental project teams as assigned.
• Remain current and knowledgeable regarding legislation regulations case law and administrative rulings (or pending legislation or administrative pronouncements) pertinent to the Companys operations within the assigned areas of responsibility.

Why join the Suburban Propane team Because we care about the physical mental and financial wellbeing of our employees and provide them with competitive pay plus incentive potential and an outstanding benefits package including:

• Medical dental and vision (eligibility after just 30 days of employment)
• Paid time off that increases with tenure
• A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• A new employee training program and many opportunities for continued learning and career development
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee recognition program
• Generous tuition assistance program
• Propane discounts and more!

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• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Minimum of 7 10 years relevant legal experience preferably of which at least 5 years is inhouse
• The ability to practice law as a corporate generalist while addressing issues within assigned specific substantive legal areas which may include: consumer protection contracts employment and labor environmental safety intellectual property litigation including product liability and motor vehicle accidents mergers & acquisitions commercial real estate securities and technology and software licensing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly and succinctly explain legal concepts in a nontechnical manner to nonlawyers.
• Experience working with contract management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and internet research.

As part of our preemployment hiring process background checks and drug screens are performed.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Suburban Propane Partners L.P. (Suburban Propane) is a publicly traded master limited partnership listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Whippany New Jersey Suburban Propane has been in the customer service business since 1928 and is a nationwide distributor of propane renewable propane renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel oil and related products and services as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity and producer of and investor in low carbon fuel alternatives servicing the energy needs of approximately 1 million residential commercial governmental industrial and agricultural customers through approximately 700 locations across 42 states. Suburban Propane is supported by three core pillars: 1 Suburban Commitment showcasing Suburban Propanes nearly 100year legacy and ongoing commitment to the highest standards for dependability flexibility and reliability that underscores Suburban Propanes commitment to excellence in customer service; 2 SuburbanCares highlighting continued dedication to giving back to local communities across Suburban Propanes national footprint; and 3 Go Green with Suburban Propane promoting the clean burning and versatile nature of propane and renewable propane as a bridge to a green energy future and investing in the next generation of innovative renewable energy alternatives. For additional information on Suburban Propane please visit .

Its an amazing time to become a part of our team as we expand our national footprint and make strides toward a sustainable clean energy future!

At Suburban Propane we know that our strength comes from our diverse and inclusive team of employees who make a difference in the communities we serve across the country every day. All applicants for employment shall be considered without regard to race religion color creed national origin ancestry age gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law.

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