Attorney (All Levels)
About The Position
The South Texas Project Electric Generating Station is one of the newest and largest nuclear power facilities in the nation. STP's two units produce 2,700 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - providing clean energy to two million Texas homes. Through our uncompromising commitment to nuclear safety and continuous focus on improving plant operations, STP has emerged as an industry leader. Our 1,200 employees maintain an ongoing commitment to the safe and reliable operation of the facility. The company's culture and core values focus on safety, integrity, teamwork and excellence. SUMMARY The Attorney assists in providing counsel and guidance regarding legal matters of the Company to ensure maximum protection of its legal rights and to maintain its operations within state and federal regulations.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree and membership in at least one state bar association (Required)
- Associate – Experience not required
- Generalist – 2 years of legal experience in a corporation or law firm (Preferred)
- Senior - 5 years of legal experience in a corporation or law firm (Preferred)
- Staff - 8 years of legal experience in a corporation or law firm (Preferred)
- Broad knowledge of a wide variety of legal standards.
- Knowledge of administrative and judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research.
- Understanding of various legal research software and word processing software packages (e.g. Lexis, Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat).
- Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with corporate personnel, contractors, consulting attorneys, court officials, regulatory agencies, and the public.
- Analytical ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to work independently and manage heavy workload in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to express facts and ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex legal documents to protect the corporation's interest.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel and guidance to corporate personnel in various activities to protect the corporation's interests from a legal perspective and prevent legal disputes from occurring.
- Ensure corporate compliance with all relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
- Assist Chief Legal Officer in the management of outside counsel hired to obtain legal opinions or handle claims and litigation.
- Prepare and/or review existing and intended contracts, leases, formal agreements, and other legal instruments to safeguard the corporation's interests.
- Assist in research, review, analysis, drafting and approval of various documents, policies, procedures and obligations to which the company is or may become a party.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the law in areas of special interest to the company.
- Conform with all company policies and procedures.
- Accept Outage position.
- Accept ERO position and be able to meet the response requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access if needed.
- Successfully complete General Employee Training (GET) as required for position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
