Corporate Counsel Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Knowledge of general corporate legal issues including contracting
• Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting
• Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local law and regulations that affect the utility industry
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Skilled in risk assessment, analytical reasoning, and focusing on details
• Skilled in monitoring and managing performance
• Skilled in prioritizing and time management
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing
• Bachelor’s degree
• Juris Doctor degree
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
• Three years of experience practicing law preferred
• Experience in real estate transactions and/or labor and employment law preferred
• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Experience in real estate transactions and/or labor and employment law preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• May provide technical direction to others

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Options Available
• Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period