Counsel

Graves County EDC

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Corporate governance and housekeeping
Contract administration and procurement
Regulatory compliance with government agencies
** Graves County EDC is seeking a Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services, including corporate governance and transaction support. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in general law practice, particularly in the energy or public utility sectors, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks. **

Job Summary

  • The role entails ensuring the provision of full legal services including corporate governance and housekeeping while supporting various company functions.
  • Employees must provide timely legal advice on risk management, procurement, marketing, and transactional documentation to protect the company from liabilities.
  • Candidates must be familiar with the functions of key agencies such as the Department of Energy, SEC, and National Labor Relations Commission.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Graves County EDC is seeking a Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services, including corporate governance and transaction support. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in general law practice, particularly in the energy or public utility sectors, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance and mitigating legal risks. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Corporate governance and housekeeping
  • Contract administration and procurement
  • Regulatory compliance with government agencies
  • Labor standards and industrial relations
  • Tax counseling and litigation support

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in energy or public utility industries
  • Familiarity with Energy Regulatory Commission procedures
  • Ability to supervise junior legal counsel
  • Cost-efficient legal strategy implementation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus Juris Doctor or post-graduate law study
  • At least 3 years experience in general law practice for Legal Counsel
  • At least 6 years experience in general law practice for Senior Counsel
  • 1 year experience in energy or public utility industry for Legal Counsel
  • 3 years experience in energy or public utility industry for Senior Counsel

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