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Corporate - General Attorney in Little Rock, AR

Summit Utilities, Inc. Jun 14,2022 May 20,2022 Location USA Little Rock AR
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In-House

Attorney

Corporate - General

3-8 yrs required

Profile

Corporate Counsel The candidate will provide day-to-day legal counsel to clients on general corporate and compliance matters. Provide ongoing legal guidance and support throughout the contract lifecycle, including drafting, negotiating, and revising contracts. Provide ongoing legal guidance and support for land matters, including easements, permitting, rights-of-way, condemnations, commercial leasing, and land acquisitions. Support development and implementation of contract management strategy. Collaborate with internal clients to proactively mitigate risk. Provide legal support for the company insurance program, including advising on policy interpretations and risk transfer guidance. Review, draft, and provide general legal counsel on corporate policies. Collaborate with legal team and clients to identify and implement process improvements. Build cross-functional relationships with team members. Obtain and maintain a solid knowledge of the company’s business. Other assigned duties.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a JD from an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one State Bar. Should have 3-8 years of experience in a law firm or corporate setting. Solid contract drafting and real estate experience are required. Experience with contract compliance, renewable energy, business continuity/disaster recovery, or utility regulation is preferred. Exercise sound judgment with a business-friendly approach to legal problem solving and be able to effectively counsel clients with concise, practical advice and creative solutions. Ability to influence value-added outcomes with clients utilizing legal expertise. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to interface effectively with all levels and keep stakeholders regularly and timely updated. Possess a strong desire to learn the business and new areas of law. Able to quickly gain a rapport with business personnel to encourage proactive use of in-house legal counsel. Able to work effectively and cooperatively with cross-functional colleagues in a geographically dispersed organization. A proven ability to manage multiple projects with an excellent ability to set priorities and manage expectations on deliverables and deadlines. Self-starter who is sharp, quick to pick up new concepts, and willing to dig in and become an “expert” as needs arise. Must be able to travel as necessary and utilize other strategies to ensure effective collaboration and productivity.

Additional info

Requisition ID: 1788.

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