Attorney - Commercial Contracts

ITC Holdings•Novi, MI

About The Position

Practices as an attorney and addresses legal matters for the Company on a range of legal issues within the Legal Department’s Contracts and Technology practice group. Addresses routine and moderately complex issues falling in the Contracts and Technology practice group's area of responsibility. Generally, advises on and assists with the completion of transmission interconnection, facility, joint use and other similar utility agreements and advises and assists with procurement contracts. Supports the Supply Chain group on legal and contractual matters dealing with procurement contracts. Supports the Operations and Engineering groups on legal and contractual matters. Coordinates a contract administration process to maintain an inventory of all company contracts and provides information to Company personnel about contracts, as needed. Advises company personnel, makes recommendations on and advocates on behalf of the Company on routine or moderately complex issues; resolves difficult, complex or unusual matters through consultation with more senior attorneys. Reviews contracts and other legal documents; participates in negotiating contracts; advises Company personnel on terms of legal documents and potential impacts on the Company. Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts; reviews attachments, exhibits and addenda to ensure compliance with contract parameters. Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to day-to-day contract administration and associated operational issues. Assists with managing contract workflow for all contract types, including special projects. Conducts legal research and analysis of statutes, case law, agency orders and other precedent; counsel Company personnel through verbal and written communications. Coordinates the work of outside counsel and other vendors retained to assist on Legal Department matters.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.
Licensed to practice law and must be able to practice in state and federal courts.
Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Two (2) years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts.
Ability to work independently in area of responsibility and manage projects.
Ability to effectively conduct research of legal precedent and other information related to performance of job duties.
Possess sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the Company.
Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to handle multiple projects with conflicting priorities.
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word and email applications in performing job duties.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.

Nice To Haves

Such experience in utility context preferred.
Utility industry knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Addresses routine and moderately complex issues falling in the Contracts and Technology practice group's area of responsibility.
Advises on and assists with the completion of transmission interconnection, facility, joint use and other similar utility agreements.
Advises and assists with procurement contracts.
Supports the Supply Chain group on legal and contractual matters dealing with procurement contracts.
Supports the Operations and Engineering groups on legal and contractual matters.
Coordinates a contract administration process to maintain an inventory of all company contracts and provides information to Company personnel about contracts, as needed.
Advises company personnel, makes recommendations on and advocates on behalf of the Company on routine or moderately complex issues.
Resolves difficult, complex or unusual matters through consultation with more senior attorneys.
Reviews contracts and other legal documents.
Participates in negotiating contracts.
Advises Company personnel on terms of legal documents and potential impacts on the Company.
Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts.
Reviews attachments, exhibits and addenda to ensure compliance with contract parameters.
Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to day-to-day contract administration and associated operational issues.
Assists with managing contract workflow for all contract types, including special projects.
Conducts legal research and analysis of statutes, case law, agency orders and other precedent.
Counsels Company personnel through verbal and written communications.
Coordinates the work of outside counsel and other vendors retained to assist on Legal Department matters.