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Corporate Counsel

Pedernales Electric Cooperative • Johnson City, TX • 1h ago

Corporate Counsel

Johnson City, TX, US, 78636

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636

Hybrid Work Options Available

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing legal advice to the Associate General Counsel(s), the General Counsel, employees and the management team.

Essential Duties & 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

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

May provide technical direction to others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

The employee may be required to travel

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

This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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