Nebraska - Senior Counsel - Corporate And Regulatory

Company: GENERAL COUNSEL CONSULTING
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

General CounselConsultingprovidedexceptionalservice in helpingmy organizationrecruit for a hardto fill position.They did extensivework on the frontend to understandour needs andour culture andbegan referringhighly qualifiedcandidates almostimmediately.Melinda BurrowsDeputy General Counsel- Litigation andCompliance, ProgressEnergy Service CompanyLLCArticles ByHarrison Barnes FromBCG Attorney SearchStaff Attorney, Crime Survivor ProgramPortland Oregon United StatesImagine for a moment, a world where every single person feels equal to another and every person feels a sense of belonging in their communities, places of work and among others.At Disability Rights Oregon , this is more than just a dream. This is...Corporate Counsel Responsibilities: Provides legal counsel on complex regulatory and/or commercial matters. Drafts and reviews a wide range of legal documents. Responsible for specialized role in complex projects involving internal teams, business units and external resources and/or leads highly specialized, complex projects. Assignments are carried out with significant independence. Regularly works with executive and top-level management and corporate counsel from other organizations and serves as a primary point of contact for internal clients related to legal issues. Collaborates with business units and various staff departments, facilitates compliance with federal and state regulations. Remains abreast of proposed legislation and regulatory changes across a number of disciplines which might affect the organization. Develops strategy, advocates and manages regulatory dockets before state or federal regulatory agencies involving multiple parties to achieve successful outcomes. Monitors legal and business developments that may affect a project and determines the appropriate course of action. Responsible for assessing project risk. Evaluates the scope and resources used for the project and determines the level of expertise (internal and/or external) needed to complete a project. Manages stakeholder relationships and communications. Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to solve technical or complex problems. Adapts approach as required to achieve intended outcomes, prioritizes actions effectively in order to respond to numerous, diverse problems and demands. Applies a longer-term perspective to situations and actions. Leads the development of strategic plans. Predicts trends and adapts plans and priorities to address business and operational obstacles. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, skills and experience in at least two areas of law. Continues to expand and broaden knowledge about the utility industry, Company, and related disciplines. Contributes to learning and building knowledge the legal department requires. Respectfully questions the client, where applicable, or when business decisions create legal risks. Gives direction and offers support. Provides resources to remove barriers to task accomplishment. Supports a knowledge sharing and learning culture. Demonstrates adaptability by working creatively to fit specific situations and accepts change even when there is ambiguity. Develops new approaches for job or area. Generates new ideas to enhance legal processes. Takes on substantial commitments/projects and works to achieve results. Takes accountability for driving results with and through others; makes things happen.Qualifications: JD Degree from an accredited law school, college or university is required. Certificates of Admission to practice law in Wisconsin or Iowa, or ability to become licensed within six months, is required. 5 years of experience in a wide range of legal issues after receiving law degree. Must be a licensed attorney. Experience in working effectively with senior management. Experience either drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions, or leading the strategy, development, drafting, and advocacy in regulatory dockets. Solving problems of diverse scope and moderate to high complexity requiring in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solution. Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity. Proven ability to plan and carry out complex and non-routine legal work at a high level with minimum direction. Demonstrated excellent legal research skills. Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management). Ability to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive work environment. Job Expires: 04/28/2021Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you will land among the stars.SDL2017

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