Attorney 3

Memphis Light, Gas and Water • Memphis, TN

7d

About The Position

Attorney 3 reports to Vice President and General Counsel. Perform senior level legal assistance to the Vice President & General Counsel in providing legal services for MLGW Division; defend/prosecute lawsuits; draft/evaluate contracts: compliance issues: and supervise, direct and train assigned employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Review and evaluate investigations; based on laws or facts, determine the method of Investigation, its extent, legal sufficiency of evidence, applicable laws and the basis and method of settlement. If settlement is not indicated, determine method of defense at law or equity in the court. Perform legal research on pending cases and current problems. Render legal services and opinions of rights, obligations and privileges for Division employees as requested, Draft, negotiate and prepare contracts and other legal documents, review and approve proposed contracts and legal documents. Negotiate, in accordance with the Vice President & General Counsel, insurance representatives, lawyers, etc. regarding settlements. Interview and take depositions of witnesses; arrange for and conduct pre-trial conferences; and keep Division up to date on new/revised laws, compliance standards, and regulations. Represent the Division and try cases in court; and may act as agent of the Division in various transactions. Supervise, direct and train assigned employees such as paralegals, medical services, support staff, and/or legal students. Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

• Must have passed the State of Tennessee Bar Examination.
• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Must have 4 to 6 years comparable experience in the practice of corporate law.
• Must have 2 years' experience as Attorney 2.
• Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate investigations
• Perform legal research on pending cases and current problems.
• Render legal services and opinions of rights, obligations and privileges for Division employees as requested
• Draft, negotiate and prepare contracts and other legal documents, review and approve proposed contracts and legal documents.
• Negotiate settlements
• Interview and take depositions of witnesses; arrange for and conduct pre-trial conferences; and keep Division up to date on new/revised laws, compliance standards, and regulations.
• Represent the Division and try cases in court; and may act as agent of the Division in various transactions.
• Supervise, direct and train assigned employees such as paralegals, medical services, support staff, and/or legal students.
• Perform other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees