Dir Corp Counsel

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Dir Corp Counsel
The candidate will provide advice and counsel on a proactive basis to executives, senior managers, and employees with respect to legal issues affecting the business. Meet internal customers’ legal needs. Assist in the maximization of quality, cost, and efficiency of acquired outside legal services. Serve as a member of the Functional Legal Team. Support the Regional General Counsel in building the capabilities of the functional legal team. Be a source of high-caliber legal resources for the business. Assist in providing legislative/ regulatory evaluations and advice, including the drafting of proposed legislation or changes thereto and possibly providing an explanation of the organization’s position on such matters for legislators and governmental administrators. Perform other projects as assigned by the General Counsel. Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business. Expertise in one or more practice areas relevant to the business; i.e., public utility laws and regulations, litigation, financing, commercial transactions, property, labor & employment, environmental, mergers & acquisitions, and administrative law. Should have Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; 5 years of experience as a licensed, practicing attorney. Civil litigation experience and/or experience before a state utility commission is desirable.

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