Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.
The Senior Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice, opinions, and support to help work towards our goals in addition to initiating and supervising project case management to ensure their timely and efficient completion. As a specialist, this role will provide advice and recommendations for action to internal leaders regarding sophisticated matters with meaningful impact on business activities and operations.
Responsibilities / Expectations :
- Identifies and assesses legal issues and risks for assigned area(s) of responsibility; recommends and initiates appropriate courses of action
- Responds to our internal business partners' requests for information, advice, transactions, negotiations, and other legal related tasks and activities
- Researches legislative history and legal issues to ensure up-to-date knowledge and interpretation of laws, regulations, case precedents, court and regulatory orders
- Monitors compliance with federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations; identifies potential ethical issues and advises appropriate parties for resolution
- Handles outside counsel in alignment with defined legal strategies
- Other duties as assigned
Education / Years of Experience :
Required : Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school; member of State Bar Association and admitted to practice in the state hired, or eligible to become admitted in the state hired within one (1) year of date of hire, with current CLE compliancePreferred : Minimum of two (2) years' relevant legal expertise or experience in the energy industrySenior Counsel :
Responsibilities / Expectations :
Identifies and assesses legal issues and risks for assigned area(s) of responsibility; recommends and initiates appropriate courses of actionInteracts with internal leadership regarding legal strategies, scenario plans, and desired outcomesNegotiates contract terms, settlements, mediation, and agreements; conducts all post-closing or settlement requirementsRetains and manages outside counsel to the extent the organization does not have in-house expertise and work justifies retention of an external partyLeads department and enterprise initiativesResearches legislative history and legal issues to ensure up-to-date knowledge and interpretation of laws, regulations, case precedents, court and regulatory ordersMonitors compliance with federal, state, and local laws and industry regulations; collaborates with appropriate parties for resolutionProvides training to internal business partners on applicable laws, regulations, procedures, risks, and regulatory changesOther duties as assignedEducation / Years of Experience :
Required : Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school; a minimum of ten (10) years' relevant legal or energy experience; member of State Bar Association and admitted to practice in the state hired, or eligible to become admitted in the state hired within one (1) year of date of hire, with current CLE compliancePreferred : Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school; a minimum of twelve (12) years' relevant legal or energy experienceShift / Work Hours / Travel Requirements :
Willing to travel up to 10%Other Requirements :
Demonstrates excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and PC skillsExperience in drafting of agency communications, contracts, motions, briefs, pleadings, and opinionsExperience in legal research and analysisDemonstrates objective and detailed analytical and problem-solving abilitiesDemonstrates negotiation skillsKnowledge of substantive lawWhy Choose Williams?
We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health.
Competitive compensationAnnual incentive programHybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based rolesFlexible work schedule for most field-based roles401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contributionComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous company-paid life insurance and disability benefitsA consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings AccountHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid time off, including floating and company holidaysWellness Program with annual rewardsEmployee stock purchase planRobust employee learning and developmentHigh internal mobility (we promote from within)Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)Fertility coverage and adoption benefitsDomestic partner benefitsEducational reimbursementNon-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteerEmployee resource groupsEmployee assistance programsTechnology to make our work more productive and collaborativeRegular employee engagement surveys and feedback processesJ-18808-Ljbffr
