Senior Corporate Counsel - Power & Utilities

Senior Corporate Counsel supports the company’s legal operations in a variety of matters, with a focus that includes general corporate matters, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters, insurance, vendor contract negotiations, internal corporate policies and procedures, along with drafting and negotiating other transactional matters including managing books and record keeping.

Responsibilities, other duties as assigned:

Overseeing general corporate legal matters

Negotiating and drafting customer and vendor contracts as well as various other transactional matters

Assisting with legal and regulatory compliance

Assisting with corporate governance matters as well as managing books and records

Assisting with compliance with various domestic and international privacy laws Assisting with the company’s data security program

Assisting with management of the Company’s insurance program and operations

Assisting with a variety of other legal functions such as loans, joint ventures, acquisitions, construction, real estate, intellectual property protection, tax abatements, litigation, etc.

Managing collections on customer accounts

Performing a broad range of legal matters and general business matters based on the needs of the company, as assigned.

Working with and managing outside counsel, counter parties, insurers, and other third parties as needed

Basic Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials

Admission to the Bar of a U.S. state or the District of Columbia Five or more years of legal experience as a practicing lawyer working in a general corporate transactional practice

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Hands-on, self-starter who is disciplined and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting that requires a highly accurate and timely work product

Agile and versatile; comfortable with new and unfamiliar subject matter; easily adaptable to change

Able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Enterprising and entrepreneurial

Able to take initiative with no direction

Strong written and oral communication skills

Strong listening, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines

Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving business environment

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel), Box, Workday, Docu Sign Excellent  analytical, time-management, judgment and decision-making skills

Possess ambition and an optimistic attitude

Ability to effectively multitask and manage competing priorities and demands on time Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills

Able to effectively manage complicated legal and business issues

Ability to effectively manage others, including outside counsel and service providers TOTAL REWARDS This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus  accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

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