Staff Attorney

Farmers Electric Cooperative•Greenville, TX

About The Position

Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC), a progressive and rapidly growing electric distribution system east of Dallas, Texas, serves more than 100,000 meters across a 12-county area. FEC is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide in-house legal support to the Cooperative. The role involves commercial contracting, real estate matters, legal compliance, risk management, and collaboration with business teams and outside counsel. The anticipated start date is January 18, with reasonable flexibility for the right candidate. Applications are accepted through December 14th.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law and an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas.
3–5 years of related experience or practical application of skills within the legal field.
Team-focused, member-driven, self-motivated, and self-sufficient.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build rapport, establish productive working relationships, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple matters, and able to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential business information.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.

Responsibilities

Negotiate, draft, and review commercial contracts and other legal documents for the Cooperative.
Manage and direct real estate matters, including easements and property acquisition.
Ensure compliance with legal standards.
Support risk management initiatives.
Work with outside counsel on a wide range of issues.
Collaborate with the Cooperative’s business teams to proactively address and resolve challenges.
Conduct legal research and analysis on applicable laws, regulations, and issues affecting the Cooperative.
Stay updated on local, state, and national court rulings, statutes, regulations, activities, and issues affecting the utility industry.