Associate General Counsel - Corporate

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Securities/SEC and Corporate Governance – Review and advise regarding SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q and other periodic reports, Proxy Statement, and other investor relations materials.
• Reporting - Support insider equity ownership for reporting purposes relating to Section 16 insider transaction reports.
• Corporate Secretary support - Support the Corporate Secretarial function, including preparation of materials for Board of Directors and Committee meetings and the Corporation’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Overnight, multi-day travel is required to support Board of Director meetings.
• Entity management – Oversee entity management, minute books and minutes of the Corporation, Board, Committee and subsidiary board and related minutes.
• Financing – Support the finance department in any equity offerings, debt financing, credit agreements and any other financing projects.
• Contract/Business Legal Services – Interpret laws, prepare legal documents, advise management, and represent the corporation in business related matter to include contracts, leases, mergers and acquisitions, real property, financing, and regulatory matters.
• Internal Legal Issues - Review documentation, investigate, interview, identify risks and determine how to proceed or mitigate. Work cross functionally to assist in managing risk and compliance.
• Litigation - Support management and resolution of litigation matters.
• Outside Counsel - Supervise the activities of outside counsel to ensure the company receives cost effective and valuable legal services.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree required
• Licensed in at least one of: North Dakota or Minnesota, with the ability to obtain licensure in the other within 6 months
• At a minimum, 3- 5 years’ experience relative to the position
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent judgment
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive wage & benefit package
• Incentive plans
• Retail Savings Plan (401k) with employer match
• Health, dental, vision, health and flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance plan options
• Career development is important to our long-term success. All Otter Tail Corporation employees have the opportunity to participate in our professional development program.
• Mental health support, as well as competitive paid time off to help our employees maintain their overall well-being.