Staff Attorney

Greenville, Texas, Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) is now accepting applications for the position of Staff Attorney. FEC is a progressive and rapidly growing electric distribution system located east of Dallas, Texas, and serving over 100,000 meters over a 12-county area. As Staff Attorney, you will:

Negotiate, draft, and review a variety of commercial contracts and legal documents for the Cooperative Manage and direct real estate matters, such as easements and property acquisition Ensure compliance with legal standards Support risk management initiatives Work with outside counsel on a wide range of issues Collaborate with the Cooperative’s business teams to proactively address and resolve challenges Conduct legal research and analysis on applicable laws, regulations, and issues affecting the Cooperative Stay updated regarding current local, state, and national court rulings, statutes, regulations, current activities, and issues affecting the utility industry

Skills/Experience

Bachelor's degree Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school Licensed to practice law and an active member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas 3-5 years of related experience or practical application of skills within the legal field Team-focused, member-driven, self-motivated, and self-sufficient Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport, establish productive working relationships, and collaborate effectively across all level of the organization Highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple matters, and able to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential business information Proficiency with Microsoft365, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues

FEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a generous leave policy, work/life balance, employer-paid pension plan, 401k, and more – all in a friendly, professional work environment. This is an opportunity for you to work for an employer where you will be more than a number and your work will matter. Applications will be accepted through December 14th. We anticipate a start date of January 18th, though we offer reasonable flexibility for the right candidate. If you are interested in learning more about this in-house counsel opportunity, please send cover letter, resume, salary expectation, and writing sample to the link provided. Thank you for your interest.