General Counsel – Corporate

Prairie State Generating Co.; Marissa (IL); On-site; USD 212,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Counsel to oversee legal strategy and support for its business activities. This role encompasses managing contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory law while guiding compliance efforts. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and extensive experience in employment law, ethics, and leadership. Join a dynamic team committed to providing low-cost energy while ensuring legal compliance and ethical standards. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for legal professionals looking to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience, preferably in Illinois.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or able to obtain in-house counsel authorization.

Responsibilities

• Manage all legal matters of the Company and serve as legal representative for the Board.
• Coordinate legal activities and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversee the Information Governance program and manage the Ethics program.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Leadership

Teamwork promotion

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Overview

The General Counsel is responsible for providing and overseeing legal strategy and support for the Company’s business activities. This includes a focus on contracts, corporate governance, human resources, litigation management, regulatory law (MSHA, OSHA, EPA, etc.), and managing external counsel. The position also supports environmental permitting, communications, and government relations.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing all legal matters of the Company.
• Serving as legal representative for the Board of Directors.
• Coordinating legal activities with Owner’s attorneys.
• Guiding the Policy Committee to ensure policies and procedures are legally compliant and support the company’s goal of providing low-cost energy.
• Managing the Ethics program, including the anonymous complaint hotline.
• Handling liability issues, human resource management, and contract management.
• Establishing goals and objectives aligned with organizational goals.
• Overseeing the Information Governance program to ensure compliance with regulatory retention requirements and best practices.
• Participating as a member of the Senior Leadership team.
• Maintaining regular and reliable attendance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises all activities of the Legal Department, executing supervisory responsibilities for direct reports in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must meet the following requirements:

Education/Experience

• A Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited university.
• Minimum of five years of related experience, preferably in Illinois.

Certification/Licensure

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or able to obtain in-house counsel authorization within six months.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of employment law, including ADA and FMLA, contracts, ethics, and compliance.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication skills.
• High standards for safety and ethics.
• Proven leadership with ability to attract, develop, and lead diverse teams.
• Ability to promote teamwork and represent the company effectively.

Work Environment

The work environment includes office settings, occasional power plant or coal mine environments, exposure to noise and industrial hazards, and overnight travel as required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is between $212,000 and $250,000 annually, with eligibility for a monthly incentive program. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, and parental leave. Details are subject to eligibility and plan terms.