Senior Counsel, Incident Investigation and Litigation Management
About The Position
The Senior Counsel, Incident Investigation and Litigation Management provides practical legal support to Operations, Projects, Human Resources, Compliance, Risk, and company leadership. This role will manage and advise on legally directed or legally led internal incident investigations, support litigation and pre-litigation matters, preserve applicable privileges, and help guide the company’s response to sensitive operational, workplace, compliance, safety, project, contractor, and employee-related matters. The Senior Counsel will also be responsible for managing external counsel, developing litigation and investigation strategy in partnership with outside counsel, coordinating internal information flow, and keeping relevant internal stakeholders appropriately informed while protecting privilege and confidentiality.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one state.
- Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, with a significant portion focused on litigation, internal investigations, and/or employment law.
- Experience managing complex legal matters and external counsel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the energy or utility industry.
- Experience with regulatory investigations.
- In-house legal experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage and advise on legally directed or legally led internal incident investigations.
- Support litigation and pre-litigation matters.
- Preserve applicable privileges.
- Guide the company’s response to sensitive operational, workplace, compliance, safety, project, contractor, and employee-related matters.
- Manage external counsel.
- Develop litigation and investigation strategy in partnership with outside counsel.
- Coordinate internal information flow.
- Keep relevant internal stakeholders appropriately informed while protecting privilege and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
