The Energy Authority · 2 hours ago
Corporate Legal Counsel
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Energy Authority is a public power-owned nonprofit corporation focused on providing advanced resources and technology systems to public power utilities. They are seeking an in-house attorney to provide practical legal advice, primarily focusing on commercial contracts and financial transactions, while also supporting various legal matters within the organization.
AssociationEnergyNon ProfitRenewable Energy
Hiring Manager
Greg Hancock
Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial contracts, including commodity agreements, professional services agreements, confidentiality agreements, master service agreements, consulting agreements, technology contracts, lease agreements, and procurement contracts
Draft, review, and negotiate credit facilities and financing arrangements, including guaranty agreements, financing agreements, and letters of credit
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of power, gas, transmission, and renewable energy contracts
Review and provide feedback on requests for proposals (RFPs) and develop contract templates for new services in collaboration with requesting departments and other Legal team members
Provide timely, well-researched, and practical legal analysis and guidance in response to requests for legal assistance from various departments at TEA
Collaborate on cross-functional transactions, special projects, and other aspects of TEA’s business requiring legal assistance, such as financings, auditor inquires, insurance matters, public records requests, counterparty insolvencies or bankruptcies, and compliance and regulatory issues
Coordinate with Legal team members and external counsel in managing TEA’s intellectual property (IP) portfolio, including trademark registrations, patent prosecution, and other IP matters
Assist with tax, dispute resolution, settlements, litigation, employment law, and corporate governance matters
Manage contract workflows, approvals, execution, and record keeping in coordination with other Legal team members and departments
Collaborate with Legal team members in developing contract templates, playbooks, and workflows and in implementing process improvements to advance the efficiency of the Legal team
Confer with external counsel on specialized, complex, and novel legal matters, as needed
Stay updated on laws, regulations, and industry best practices to provide relevant advice on an ongoing basis
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
5 to 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a corporate in-house legal department, large law firm, or combination of both
License to practice law and member in good standing of a state bar; Florida bar preferred
Substantial experience in commercial, financial, and/or energy contracting
Knowledge of standard and nonstandard commercial contract terms and conditions
Commitment to excellence and producing a high-quality work product
Strong research, analytical, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills
Intellectual curiosity, proactive approach to problem solving, ability to synthesize new information quickly, and desire to propose solutions to complex legal issues
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Adaptability, resourcefulness, and strong sense of ownership
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interpret and convey complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner
Collegiality, high responsiveness, openness to other viewpoints, and ability to engender trust of others by communicating openly and proactively
Undisputed ethics, integrity, discretion, and good judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration across functions and organizational levels
Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Ability to develop and maintain business relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Understanding of the connection between one's own job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs
Preferred
Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and interpreting commercial contracts required
5 to 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a corporate in-house legal department, large law firm, or combination of both highly preferred
Financial contract drafting and negotiation expertise preferred
Energy contract drafting and negotiation experience, including ISDAs, EEIs, NAEMAs, LEAPs, and/or NAESBs and related confirmations, strongly preferred
Familiarity with regional transmission organizations (RTOs) and independent system operators (ISOs) a plus
Company
The Energy Authority
The Energy Authority (TEA®) is the strategic partner of choice in providing energy solutions to public power.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robert Trinnear
Vice President Strategic Innovations & Chief Innovation Officer
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