Corporate Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel based in one of our offices Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville Arkansas, or Portland, Maine, in an onsite or hybrid capacity. We will also consider remote candidates who reside in Texas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Summit’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney with litigation and dispute resolution expertise to join our team. This position is is responsible for advising on legal risk and managing litigation, disputed, claims , and related matters across the organization. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast paced environment and enjoys working across a broad spectrum of legal issues on a daily basis.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle litigation, disputes, and related matters across the organization, including commercial, personal injury, property damage, labor and employment, and real property claims
• Coordinate with external counsel, including managing assignments, monitoring fees, and ensuring budget compliance
• Advise internal stakeholders on potential and pending disputes; help identify lessons learned and mitigate future litigation risk
• Prepare risk assessments and propose resolution strategies
• Oversee litigation budgets and drive cost control
• Support discovery processes, including eDiscovery and legal holds
• Provide counsel on labor and employment-related matters
• Manage insurer notifications and related claims communications
• Identify and implement improvements to legal processes
• Prepare litigation-related reports, including those requested by company auditors
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams
• Develop a solid understanding of the company’s business and operations
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Litigation, dispute resolution, and claims management (e.g., commercial, personal injury, property damage, and employment matters)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Summit offers competitive pay and medical / dental / vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.