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State of Tennessee · 1 week ago

SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL - 74074

Davidson County, TN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$9,761/mo - $12,718/mo

2+ years exp

The Megasite Authority of West Tennessee is a regional development authority under the State of Tennessee's Department of General Services, aiming to promote economic development and job creation. The Senior Associate Counsel will provide legal advice to the CEO, assist in document preparation, and collaborate with external counsel on large-scale development projects, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal advice to the CEO in the operations of the Megasite Authority

Serve as primary legal advisor during board meetings, providing legal opinions and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Prepare and review minutes of meetings to ensure accuracy and adherence to legal standards

Advise the Board on various matters, including rulemaking, policy development, and legislative actions

Assist in the preparation and review of legal documents, such as the water contract with Ford and the Well Protection Plan

Ensure that all documents are legally sound, complete, and ready for adoption by the Board

Guide internal teams in the development of agreements, lease amendments, and pilot PILOT agreements

Work closely with external counsel to ensure legal matters are handled effectively and efficiently

Oversee the preparation of legal documents related to large-scale development projects, particularly those involving Ford and related stakeholders

Provide legal support related to regional development initiatives, particularly in the context of the Megasites function as a regional development authority

Assist with the development and negotiation of agreements, ensuring the Authority's interests are well-protected

Advise on legal matters related to water and wastewater utilities, including regulatory compliance, contract negotiations, and coordination with public utility authorities

Support the development and adoption of water-related legal agreements and protections for the region

Work with Department of General Services and the Department of Finance & Administration for budget and product/ loss statements monthly and yearly

Invoice Ford monthly for water and sewer Property taxes PILOT statements Farm lease

Work with the treatment plant operator on operation of treatment plant Coordination with board, local government officials, TVA, STEMC and other utilities, engineering, legal and rate consultants

Public relations compliance

Open meeting requirements

Qualification

Tennessee Law LicenseLegal Document PreparationRegulatory ComplianceRegional Development ExperienceWater/Wastewater Utilities LawLegislative ExperienceLegal Advisory SkillsCollaboration with CounselPublic Relations Compliance