Corporate Counsel
Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline · Owensboro, KY · 3 days ago
HybridFull-time
Responsibilities
- Learn about the natural gas pipeline industry in general and the company specifically
- Develop skills in variety of legal disciplines (e.g., land, environmental, labor, employment, contract, regulatory, etc.) prior to developing deeper expertise in one or more such disciplines
- Research legal aspects of business issues and render opinions based on such research
- Avoid or mitigate business risks through assistance with analysis
- Aid in workforce education on legal matters or legal aspects of business matters
- Prepare legal documents under supervision
- Participate in lawsuits, negotiations, grievances, mediations, arbitrations, etc.
- Attend all assigned educational courses (internal or external)
- Maintain required Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
- Create and manage departmental budget
- Educate on and ensure overall compliance of organization
- Serve on or lead teams as requested
- Offer suggestions for more efficient and effective legal service delivery
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from certified law school
- Licenses to practice law in one state (KY, MO, KS or OK) and/or the ability to obtain a limited license in Kentucky within 6 months of hire
- Entry level legal experience (will consider candidates with more experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective communication with diverse individuals at all levels and areas within the organization
- Problem solving abilities
- Comfortable working in both corporate and field settings
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Outlook, basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Programs
- Service Awards
- Educational Reimbursement
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Parental & Maternity Leave
- 401K