Counsel / Sr. Counsel
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Description: Southern Company is at the momment seeking for Counsel / Sr. Counsel right now, this career will be designated in Alabama. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below.
The Counsel will effectively and efficiently provide legal counsel and support to the subsidiaries of the Southern Company. This position will report to an Associate General Counsel in the Legal Department.
Position will be filled as Counsel or Senior Counsel, depending on qualifications.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- JD from an ABA accredited law school; excellent academic credentials
- Current State License to practice law in one or more states in the U.S.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work effectively with all levels of internal client organization
- Approximately 5 â€" 7 years of experience practicing law in a large, nationally recognized law firm representing Fortune 100 clients or a substantial corporate law department
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Required experience in drafting and negotiating contracts with large corporate client or utility; work with government agencies or other government contracting experience strongly preferred
- Possess skills required to research and address legal matters, including drafting and negotiating agreements and technology contracts
- Po ssess the ability to determine priorities and meet the deadlines required with minimal supervision
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide legal counsel, draft agreements, and negotiate commercial and legal terms and conditions for a broad range of transactions for business units system wide including information technology, intellectual property rights, and project agreements with government agencies, as well as developing and maintaining standard contract provisions and templates
- Perform advanced legal and factual research
- Manage documentation associated with commercial and legal disputes
- Assist the Associate General Counsel and other attorneys in the General Counsel’s Office by performing other assignments, as directed
BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
Candidate must:
- Possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Be a team player and have good client service sk ills
- Show initiative and the ability to prioritize work
- Maintain strict confidentiality
- Perform work and act in an honest, highly ethical and professional manner that demonstrates Southern Style code of conduct
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and G as Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Field: Legal & Compliance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 25 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
APC Corporate Headquarters - 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)
600 North 18th StreetBirmingham, 35203
Req ID: SCS2007510
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If you were eligible to this career, please send us your resume, with salary re quirements and a resume to Southern Company.
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This career will be opened on: Sat, 12 May 2018 14:03:11 GMT