Assistant General Counsel -Corporate & Commercial

Overview

This role is for a senior attorney responsible for handling complex legal matters and projects. The position involves supervising complex energy transactions, evaluating legal and business risks, and advising clients with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Handle and supervise complex energy transactions, evaluating legal and business risks and advising clients accordingly with minimal supervision.
• Review and draft commercial contracts and advise clients accordingly.
• Work closely with and advise clients on business operations, emergent industry opportunities and developments, and other related matters.
• Perform projects and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; and to analyze legal materials and data.
• Excellent legal research and analytical abilities, with knowledge of federal and/or state law.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal principles, practices, and procedures, with the ability to apply them to complex assignments.
• LLB or JD from an accredited law school, and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Law firm experience.
• 4 to 8 years of professional experience drafting contracts.
• Experience and knowledge of the energy industry, particularly independent power producers and nuclear power plants.
• Proven legal analytical and drafting abilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; analyze legal materials and other data; work in stressful conditions under time deadlines; and provide realistic risk assessments and practical advice to clients.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected salary range: $192,600 to $214,000 (varies based on experience).
• Bonus program (eligible employees).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs.
• Disability and life insurance benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes bonus and 401(k).