Corporate Counsel

We have an opening in our Corporate Admin department for a Corporate Counsel.
We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities.
We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture.
In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K).
This is a hybrid work opportunity, meaning that employees are eligible to work remotely for part of the work week, dependent on job function and business needs.
Job Description Position Summary Under the general direction of the President of the Company, the Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the Company and its affiliates, protecting them against legal risks, supporting Company business functions as a key business partner, and performing other tasks as needed.
This position is distinguished by management level responsibility for Company legal and risk management affairs, working with staff, executive management, and other Company employees.
The nature, diversity, and scope of responsibilities related to this position require the frequent use of contractual and risk management principles, discretion, problem-solving skills, project management skills, collaboration, self-initiative, independent judgment, and willingness to play a role in the development of work processes using technology.
The Corporate Counsel must effectively work with all Company functions and Company affiliates and will perform work that is often sensitive and confidential.
Specific Responsibilities · Provide general legal advice and guidance to company management · Negotiate and draft real property agreements, including, but not limited to easements, licenses, rights-of-way, and purchase and sales agreements in support of company projects and initiatives · Partner with procurement in developing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements including, but not limited to nondisclosure, consulting, professional services, master service agreements, software licenses, and goods and services agreements · Develop, maintain and refine contract management workflows · Support Company M&A activities and assist with financing initiatives · Support corporate secretary, risk management, and information governance functions · Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, commercial, and regulatory matters and provide advice related to such matters and claims against the company · Manage discovery and information request responses · Support the development and maintenance of and training on Company policies · Support company regulatory and compliance activities, including but not limited to general rate case applications and consumer privacy compliance initiatives · Coordinate with the company’s independent auditor as applicable · Other duties and responsibilities of a legal nature and necessary to support business objectives Minimum Qualifications Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities · Must be a current member of the State Bar of Connecticut or of a state bar with reciprocity with Connecticut and be in good standing · Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals · Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects · Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of business and legal matters · Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills · Excellent business judgment and demonstration of self-initiative · Ability to demonstrate consistency with the company’s mission, vision, and values Required Education and Experience J.
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degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
At least five years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel.
Compensation Type Annual Salary Compensation Range Grade 11 - Salary $ 119,400.
00 - 214,900.
00 Primary Work Location 93 West Main Street Clinton, Connecticut, 06413 United States Work Environment and Physical Demands Code I - Indoor EEO Statement Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.