Corporate Counsel

Pedernales Electric Cooperative•Johnson City, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Associate General Counsel(s), the General Counsel, employees and the management team.

Three years of experience practicing law preferred
Experience in real estate transactions and/or labor and employment law preferred

Negotiate, draft, and revise legal agreements, such as vendor contracts, leases and other commercial agreements
Provide legal advice and counsel to management on a variety of legal matters
Ensure the cooperative’s operations and activities comply with applicable laws and regulations
Conduct legal research and related to legal, regulatory, and corporate governance issues
Manage and direct litigation in consultation with superiors in assigned cases, including discovery responses, witness preparation, strategy, mediation, negotiation and resolution
Monitor and maintain awareness of industry legal issues and provide updates when required
Manage and oversee the activities of outside counsel
Provide employees with guidance in handling difficult or complex legal and regulatory matters, in addition to other matters involving risk and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes
Implement corporate and departmental policies and procedures in conjunction with management
Teach and instruct employees in duties that require coordination with the legal department and legal input
Establish prioritization of responsibilities and exercise time management skills
Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports for areas of responsibility
Coordinate activities with other departments
Maintain the security of confidential information
Stay abreast of advances in technology
Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned