Associate Counsel (Hybrid)

TruStage•Madison, WI

1d•$99,800 - $149,700•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is an entry level attorney career position. This position has responsibility for completing assigned legal aspects of corporate projects for the businesses, operations and corporate affairs of TruStage. The position has responsibility in assisting in the handling of complex legal matters, under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree.
Authorized to practice law in the State of Wisconsin or applicable jurisdiction.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to present oneself and interact with others in a manner that inspires trust and invites consultation.
Ability to think and act quickly and perform under significant pressure and deadlines.
Sound organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work harmoniously and professionally with others.
Uses legal training to analyze issues, provide legal advice to the company, complete assignments and resolve issues.
Demonstrates command of the law and legal framework applicable to assigned subject area(s) and keeps current on legal developments.
Understands and effectively uses available technology to receive requests for advice, document recommendations, and store records.
Actively works toward meeting client needs and addressing client issues.
Obtains relevant information from the client necessary to address and solve client problems.
Takes personal responsibility for getting things done and involves others as appropriate.
Completes work in a timely manner.
Assists others in meeting client, department and company objectives.
Manages deadlines appropriately, including actively communicating about and resolving conflicting priorities when necessary.
Acts with integrity and honesty in interactions with others.
Follows through on commitments.
Adheres to the professional rules of conduct.
Models respectful and inclusive behaviors towards others regardless of status or personal differences.
Displays sound judgment when making recommendations to others.
Listens to others.
Balances the needs of relevant stakeholders including business areas, the department and the company.
Participates in discussions and shares information and expertise with others.
Provides constructive feedback and willingly accepts feedback from others.
Performs some pro bono or other community service activities.
Develops an understanding of business goals and key business drivers to achieve those goals.
Prioritizes activities that grow the top line, translate into long term profitability, and support business priorities.
Develops and understanding of the client’s significant legal and business risks and associated risk management strategies.

Responsibilities

Builds knowledge of the company, processes and customers.
Manages own workload and occasionally provides informal guidance to colleagues with less experience.
Solves a range of straightforward problems.
Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.
Provide legal advice, opinions and counseling to TruStage.
Determine, investigate, research, and analyze all legal aspects of projects.
Negotiate and draft legal documents.
Direct, manage and supervise outside counsel.
Represent TruStage and its affiliates before governmental, legislative and regulatory agencies and in trade association relations.
Develop legal expertise and high degree of knowledge of TruStage.
Develop and interact with key outside contacts.
Participate in cross functional teams and special projects.
The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.