Senior Counsel

PHYSICAL OFFICE LOCATION: PEC Headquarters - 201 S Ave F, Johnson City, TX 78636

Hybrid Work Options Available

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing legal advice to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel, the management team and other employees, as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and manage the internal legal strategy planning for power supply contracts, electricity delivery, operations, tariffs, relationships, regulations and agreements

Manage and direct real estate matters and physical facilities arrangements

Assist the General Counsel or Associate General Counsel with researching and responding to legal and governance issues

Manage and direct legal matters involving facilities, financing, bond and debt obligations

Manage and direct litigation support in assigned cases, including discovery responses, witness preparation, strategy, mediation, negotiation and resolution

Serve as back up to the Associate General Counsel

Research and resolve a broad range of legal issues for management and Cooperative departments

Provide advice to the management team on legal risks, mitigation options and actions

Attend and participate in Cooperative and Board of Directors meetings, as needed

Monitor and maintain awareness of industry legal issues and update management

Ensure compliance and ethics standards by assisting with administration of Ethics and Compliance Reporting and advising and consulting with the Ethics and Compliance Officer

Draft and review legal documents, policies and negotiate contracts

Research and respond to legal inquiries, subpoenas and other requests

Prepare and present status of Legal Department programs to management and the Board of Directors as required

Monitor and ensure compliance with ethics and other policies and initiatives

Coordinate and monitor activities with outside counsel

Ensure adherence to proper procedures, quality standards, deadlines and proper procedures, correcting errors and problems

Provide supervision and direction to the administrative staff in the absence of the Associate General Counsel to ensure adherence to proper procedures, quality standards and deadlines

Supervise employees and provide guidance in handling difficult or complex problems and in resolving escalated complaints or disputes

Supervise and implement corporate and departmental policies, procedures and service standards in conjunction with management

Teach and instruct employees in job duties and company policies

Interpret and communicate work procedures and company policies to staff

Develop and review operating procedures

Establish work priorities and activities

Establish metrics and prepare monthly reports

Coordinate activities with other departments

Travel to various Cooperative offices across the service territory

Maintain the confidentiality of information

Stay abreast of changes in technology

Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

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Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

Manage and direct strategic and legal management over assigned subject areas providing direction to other department personnel in assigned subject areas.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques and budgeting

Knowledge of using computer systems, which may include setting up and using hardware and software programs, entering data or processing information

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations that affect the utility industry

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Skilled in monitoring and managing performance

Skilled in establishing and communicating performance expectations and metrics

Skilled in time management

Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Skilled in anticipating, identifying, analyzing and resolving conflict and problems

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

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Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor Degree

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas

Ten years of experience practicing law

Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel

The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time

The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds

The employee may be required to travel

Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period

This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.