Assistant General Counsel

Spark Energy•Houston, TX

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for providing legal counsel and representation to management and project teams, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, supporting the company's strategic business plan, and identifying and avoiding potential legal issues or concerns.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Active license to practice law in the State of Texas, must be in good standing
5+ years of legal experience
Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience in the negotiation and structuring of contracts
Must be a quick thinker, highly analytical, articulate, and motivated
A team player, capable of working effectively both collaboratively and independently, with the ability to operate in a dynamic, multi-cultural organization with a diverse portfolio of clients
Self-starter, results- and success-oriented, with the ability to be responsive and follow through on programs and plans
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week
Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to use personal computer, calculator, etc.
Could involve some lifting up to 20 pounds
Ability to sit for extended periods of time without much movement
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment with non-flexible deadlines
All candidates must have the ability to speak, read, and write English

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and support to senior management on various matters including corporate governance, regulatory compliance, marketing, and contract negotiation
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws, regulations, and case law
Research, review, interpret, draft, and negotiate legal documents such as credit and finance documents, confidentiality agreements, etc.
Monitor and advise management and project teams of legal developments and trends, including changes in the law, regulatory developments, and judicial decisions impacting various industries
Participate in the leadership and strategic direction of major projects
Provide preventative legal advice and training, including coordinating management training sessions utilizing outside counsel
Provide comprehensive support to in-house clients
Represent the company before courts, administrative agencies, and other forums of adversarial proceedings, together with outside litigation counsel
Manage all aspects of the legal function with due skill, care, and diligence, including effective controls, risk management and mitigation, and delegation of activity to appropriate skilled and competent persons
Assist in handling mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions
Additional responsibilities as assigned