Senior Corporate Counsel, Energy & Compliance

VERSANT POWER; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 103,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Power in Bangor, Maine seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide legal support to senior management and all company departments, including oversight of external counsel.

The exempt, full-time position emphasizes policy development, contract review, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. A J.D. (or LL.B.) and Maine State Bar admission are required, with at least four years of corporate and commercial law experience.

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law.
• Leadership, technical and communication skills are essential.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal support to senior management and all Company departments, and oversees outside counsel as needed.
• Reviews policies for compliance with applicable laws and drafts related legal materials.
• Coordinates development and implementation of corporate programs and policies.
• Performs legal monitoring and research to shape the Company’s position in legal matters.
• Educates the company on broader legal issues and process improvements.
• Negotiates, drafts, and reviews legal agreements and contracts; oversees external counsel as needed.

Skills

leadership

communication

organizational skills

critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Versant Power in Bangor, Maine seeks a Corporate Counsel to provide legal support to senior management and all company departments, including oversight of external counsel.

The exempt, full-time position emphasizes policy development, contract review, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. A J.D. (or LL.B.) and Maine State Bar admission are required, with at least four years of corporate and commercial law experience.