Corporate Counsel

Requisition ID: req1199 | Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time Employee

About the role

Founded in 1866, San Jose Water Company is an investor owned water company headquartered in Silicon Valley. With a service area of 140 square miles, it is one of the largest and most technically sophisticated urban water system in the United States. We serve over 1 million people with high quality, life sustaining water, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

We are actively seeking talented, driven and highly-productive applicants for the position of Corporate Counsel to join our dynamic team. We offer a challenging and rewarding work environment along with a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Under the general direction of the Corporate Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary, the Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the Company, protecting the Company against legal risks, supporting Company 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 other legal staff, executive management, and various business departments. The nature, diversity, and scope of responsibilities related to this position require the knowledge, skills, and abilities described below. The incumbent must effectively work with all Company departments and will perform work that is often sensitive and confidential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice and guidance to various business departments
• In close coordination with the business, develop, draft, and negotiate contracts including, but not limited to nondisclosure, consulting, master service, and real property agreements
• Develop and refine contract management workflows
• Support Company business development activities
• Assist with Company financing initiatives
• Support corporate secretary, risk management, and information governance functions
• Draft correspondence related to internal controls and coordinate with the Company’s independent auditor
• Coordinate on litigation matters and business disputes, and the Company’s claims management process
• Manage discovery and information request responses
• Company policy development, maintenance, and training

Requirements

• J.D. degree
• At least five years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel
• Must be a current member of the State Bar of California in good standing

Skills

• Frequent use of contractual and risk management principles
• Independent discretion and initiative
• Strong business acumen and excellent business judgment
• Problem-solving skills
• Project management skills
• Collaboration
• Willing to play a role in the development of work processes using technology
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
• Ability to prioritize work matters based on business needs
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of business and legal matters
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills

Pay

Annual salary range: $221,543 – $270,775