Senior Corporate Counsel

Versant Power; Maine; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Power seeks an experienced corporate attorney to support senior management and all company departments in Maine. The role includes drafting and negotiating contracts, reviewing policies for regulatory compliance, and overseeing external counsel as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D. or LL.B., is admitted to the Maine Bar, and brings eight+ years of corporate and commercial law experience, with leadership and excellent communication skills to drive company-wide legal initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. and Maine State Bar admission.
• Eight plus years in corporate/commercial law.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to senior management and company departments.
• Review and draft policies and legal agreements; oversee outside counsel.
• Develop and monitor corporate programs and policies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of company positions.
• Educate management on broader legal issues and process improvements.
• Participate in continuing legal education; engage with community boards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Maine State Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

REPORTS TO: DIR., CORP COUNSEL & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general direction of the Director, Corporate Counsel & Compliance Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing legal support to senior management and all Versant Power departments, both directly and through oversight of appropriate external counsel

.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides legal support to senior management, all Company departments, and to project development as needed
• Reviews the Company’s policies for compliance with applicable laws as appropriate and drafts policies pertaining to legal and regulatory department
• Coordinate the development and implementation of corporate programs and policies
• Performs legal monitoring and research and develops the legal analysis of the Company’s factual and legal position in terms of applicable law, litigation, strategy, and methods for protecting the Company’s interests regarding existing and potential judicial, and administrative legal proceedings
• Acts proactively to educate and inform the Company on broader legal issues and improvement of the Company processes with regard thereto
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal agreements for the Company or oversees the same as conducted by outside counsel. Reviews, negotiates, and provides legal review of contracts, agreements and other legal instruments initially prepared by other Company’s personnel

.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES

• Attends and participates in continuing legal education seminars and educational seminars on the electrical industry as appropriate and as needed
• Raises Company profile in the community through participation on community non- profit boards as appropriate
• Other related duties as assigned including designated duties associated with System Restoration

.REQUIRED OR PREFERRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) or LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) and admission to the Maine State Bar Association
• The ideal candidate would have at least eight years of relevant experience, which would include specialties in corporate and commercial law with an aptitude as a generalist
• This position requires excellent leadership, technical, and communication skills
• Position requires excellent critical thinking and organizational skills
• The incumbent should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED SKILLS

• Position is primarily sedentary, with some walking, driving and standing required
• Position requires mental and visual concentration
• Position requires excellent oral and written communication skills
• Position may be stressful due to deadlines and multitasking requirements
• Versant Power is a tobacco free and fragrance free workplace
• Position requires a valid Maine driver’s license