Counsel or Senior Counsel

Southern Company • Naperville, IL

6h

About The Position

The Counsel/Senior Counsel will provide legal support for Southern Company Gas
in a dynamic in-house legal department supporting operations in Illinois,
Georgia, Virginia, and other states in which the Company operates. This
individual will report to the Chief Counsel, Land and Environmental. Primary
focus will be providing advice on a broad range of environmental issues,
including regulatory, permitting, enforcement, compliance management, safety,
transactional support, and environmental liability matters. As needed, the
Counsel/Senior Counsel will also support litigation, transactions, and other
special projects.

About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern
Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves
approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated
distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers
through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses
include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of
natural gas storage facilities. For more information,
visit
southerncompanygas.com
Southern Company (NYSE:
SO
is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast
and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and
affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has
electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies
in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy
solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and
telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to
innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet
customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero
greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the
needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our
sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and
social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a
variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that
reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more,
visit
www.southerncompany.com

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Bar Association accredited law school with a J.D. degree.
• Active license to practice law.
• Minimum of 3 years of environmental law experience.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills and computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize, manage tight deadlines, and manage own workload.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Strong communication skills, including ability to liaise and develop relationships with other business units.
• Ability to work well on a team and individually in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive approach to challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Active license to practice law in one or more of the states in which the Company or its subsidiaries operate.
• Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), historic preservation, and coastal and wetland issues is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regulatory, administrative, and enforcement matters, including managing outside counsel. Includes matters under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and state equivalents. Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), historic preservation, and coastal and wetland issues is a plus.
• Monitor and advise on policy, regulatory, and legislative developments.
• Conduct and support internal audits and investigations.
• Provide strategic advice on commercial transactions.
• Draft agreements and negotiate environmental provisions for transactions across the enterprise.
• Review and negotiate supply chain contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and other ancillary agreements.
• Assist with managing the legal budget, including oversight and approval of outside counsel spend.
• Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees