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Summit Utilities, Inc. · 1 day ago

Deputy General Counsel

Texas, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Summit Utilities, Inc. is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service. The Vice President & Deputy General Counsel will oversee the company’s litigation and corporate legal functions, mentor legal staff, and support the organization’s continued growth.

Natural Resources

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel on general corporate, litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters

Lead and mentor legal team members across functional areas, including transactions, financing, disputes and claims, employment, insurance, and records management

Partner with the CLO and executive leadership to manage legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration

Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to execute company strategy through cross-functional collaboration

Select, engage, and oversee outside counsel, ensuring effective, high-quality, and cost-efficient legal representation

Identify and implement process improvements in partnership with internal legal and business stakeholders

Build and maintain productive, cross-functional relationships across the enterprise

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Summit’s business operations, including the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction served

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Legal experienceLitigationCorporate governanceEnergy sector experienceTechnologically adeptLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including law firm experience

Demonstrated experience in litigation, corporate governance, transactions, and legal team leadership

Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to legal problem-solving

Proven ability to provide concise, creative, and practical legal counsel in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing a geographically dispersed legal team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across all organizational levels

Ability to develop strong cross-functional partnerships and work cooperatively with colleagues across departments and locations

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the capacity to manage multiple complex projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Strong judgment and strategic thinking, with the ability to anticipate issues and develop effective, business-aligned solutions

Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn the business, new areas of law, and a proactive, mission-driven mindset

Technologically adept and able to utilize virtual collaboration tools to maintain productivity across locations

Willingness and ability to travel as needed based on business requirements