Location: New Mexico-Albuquerque
Description: <div id="jobDescriptionText" class="jobsearch-jobDescriptionText"><div> <div> Date: Nov 11, 2022 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico, US, 87109 Company: TECO </div> <div> </div> <div> Ignite your career with New Mexico Gas Company! By joining the NMGC family, you can count on a safety-focused work environment, competitive pay and benefits and opportunities for training and personalized development to ignite your career. We embrace diversity and the inclusion of all; our difference, unique perspectives and talents are our strengths and integral to the success of our company. New Mexico Gas Company is a member of the Emera family of energy companies which also includes Tampa Electric, TECO and Peoples Gas. Title: Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel II/Senior Legal Counsel Company: New Mexico Gas Company Location: Wyoming State and City: New Mexico - Albuquerque Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days Preferences: Successful candidates should have experience with drafting and negotiating contracts in one or more of the following subject matter areas: construction contracts; professional services agreements; procurement contracts; information technology (including software and SaaS) contracts; and real property. This position will be open to internal and external applicants and will close on Monday November 28th, 2022. The Legal Counsel position pays between $96,200.00 to $120,250.00; the Legal Counsel II position pays between $110,600 to $138,250; and the Senior Legal Counsel position pays between $127,200 to $159,000. Placement is any level is based on skills, experience and education of the successful candidate. POSITION CONCEPT Provides professional legal guidance and assistance internally for the Company. Prepares legal research and analysis of issues. May represent the company in various proceedings. LEGAL COUNSEL Under general supervision of other Legal Counsel, performs the duties listed below. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <div> <ul> <li>Performs analysis of legal, policy, contractual, and transactional issues.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Negotiates, drafts, analyzes, and interprets various agreements used in the gas utility industry.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Represents and advises the Company in dealings and negotiations on legal and contract matters with governments, regulatory entities, suppliers and other third parties and their legal counsel.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Interfaces with commercial, technical, operational, and sourcing staff on all aspects of business activities.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provides practical, timely, quality legal services to help the Company meet its business objectives.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provides legal advice and services on a variety of commercial matters, with a specific focus on commercial contracting.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Establishes and promotes rapport and positive working relationships with business unit management and personnel at all levels to encourage and continue the proactive use of in-house legal counsel and resources.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Conducts research on various legal issues, including land use, franchise and commercial matters, contracts, and employment matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Drafts, edits, and reviews reports, opinions, memoranda, correspondence, and other documents.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists and advises in evaluation of and handling of claims against the Company.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists in reviewing pending or current legislation and gives legal advice and guidance to Company and staff.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists in reviewing administrative filings and assists in other regulatory matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists in evaluating and revising practices, policies, and procedures of the Company</li> </ul> </div> RELATIONSHIPS Key Internal: General Counsel, Legal Counsel, Paralegals, Regulatory, Supervisors, Managers, and Directors. Key External: Outside Counsel, Government Officials, Auditors, American Gas Association, Western Energy Institute, and other trade associations, and outside vendors for contracting purposes. QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Juris Doctorate Licenses/Certifications Required: Membership in New Mexico State Bar, in good standing. Must maintain annual continuing legal education (CLE) requirements and must maintain state licensure. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the Company. Experience Direct Experience Required: Zero (0) through three (3) years of direct work experience as a lawyer performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) Required: Ability to conduct complex legal research. Ability to prioritize workload and focus on critical priorities. Ability to create, compose, and edit legal opinions and other written materials. Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions. Ability to make sound judgments and crucial decisions in short amounts of time. Ability to make recommendations based off laws and precedence. Ability, to identify risk exposures and mitigation measures. Preferred: Knowledge of contracts and commercial transactions. Knowledge of legal areas relevant to the gas utility industry. LEGAL COUNSEL II Under limited supervision, performs all duties of Legal Counsel, and in addition, performs the duties listed below. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <div> <ul> <li>Represents and advises the Company in dealings and negotiations of increasing legal complexity on legal and contract matters with governments, regulatory entities, suppliers and other third parties and their legal counsel.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Interfaces with commercial, technical, operational, and sourcing staff on all aspects of business activities, with moderate or limited supervision.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Provides legal advice and services on a variety of commercial matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Conducts research on various legal issues, including land use, franchise and commercial matters, contracts, and employment matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Prepares and conducts training on legal, contracting, risk, compliance, and other related matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists and advises in evaluation of and handling of complex claims against the Company, with limited supervision.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reviews affiliate agreements, administrative filings and assists and advises in other regulatory matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reviews, drafts and revises practices, policies, and procedures of the Company.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists in managing utilization of outside counsel, according to budgets and in coordination with General Counsel.</li> </ul> </div> RELATIONSHIPS Key Internal: Other Counsel, Paralegals, Regulatory, Supervisors, Managers, and Directors. Key External: Outside Counsel, Government Officials, Auditors, American Gas Association, Western Energy Institute, and other trade associations, and outside vendors for contracting purposes. QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Juris Doctorate Licenses/Certifications Required: Membership in New Mexico State Bar, in good standing. Must maintain annual continuing legal education (CLE) requirements and must maintain state licensure. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the Company. Experience Direct Experience Required: Four (4) through six (6) years of direct work experience as a lawyer performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) Required: Ability to conduct complex legal research. Ability to prioritize workload and focus on critical priorities. Ability to create, compose, and edit legal opinions and other written materials. Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions. Ability to make sound judgments and crucial decisions in short amounts of time. Ability to make recommendations based off laws and precedence. Ability, to identify risk exposures and mitigation measures. Ability to provide immediate answers and problem resolution on complex issues. Ability to create and present training to all levels of employees, including officers and other leadership. Preferred: Knowledge of contracts and commercial transactions. Knowledge of legal areas relevant to the gas utility industry. SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL Under limited supervision, performs all duties of the Legal Counsel II, in addition to the duties listed below. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <div> <ul> <li>Manages and performs projects that involve complex or difficult issues requiring a high degree of original and constructive legal effort and business acumen.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Conducts and oversees research on various legal issues, including land use, franchise and commercial matters, and contracts.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reviews, drafts, and creates policies and procedures as required.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Examines pending or current legislation and gives legal advice and guidance to Company, leadership, and staff.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Reviews and advises on administrative filings and assists in other regulatory matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Informally manages the performance and development of paralegals, support staff and sourcing personnel.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists in department goal setting, budgeting, and work planning, and provides input to performance review.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists in managing utilization of outside counsel, according to budgets and in coordination with General Counsel.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Assists in reviewing administrative filings and assists in other regulatory matters.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>May prepare material for presentation to Board of Directors.</li> </ul> </div> RELATIONSHIPS Key Internal: General Counsel, Paralegals, Regulatory, Supervisors, Managers, and Directors. Key External: Outside Counsel, Government Officials, Auditors, American Gas Association, Western Energy Institute, and other trade associations, and outside vendors for contracting purposes. QUALIFICATIONS Education Required: Juris Doctorate Licenses/Certifications Required: Membership in New Mexico State Bar. Must maintain annual continuing legal education (CLE) requirements and must maintain state licensure. Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the acceptable driving record requirements of the Company. Experience Direct Experience Required: Seven (7) years and above of direct work experience as a lawyer performing the Duties & Responsibilities of this position is required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) Required: Ability to conduct complex legal research. Ability to prioritize workload and focus on critical priorities. Ability to create, compose, and edit legal opinions and other written materials. Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions. Ability to make sound judgments and crucial decisions in short amounts of time. Ability to make recommendations based off laws and precedence. Ability to identify risk exposures and mitigation measures. Ability to provides immediate answers and problem resolution on complex issues, and to advise Company executives and other leadership. Preferred: Knowledge of contracts and commercial transactions. Knowledge of legal areas relevant to the gas utility industry. WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office environment. May work overtime and weekend depending on business needs. New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) offers a competitive Benefits package!! Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs and more! NMGC and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our NMGC customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures. New Mexico Gas Company, Inc. (NMGC) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. NMGC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at NMGC will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) ADA policy It is the policy of NMGC to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s. Application accommodations Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed. Employment for this position will be contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment requirements, which include a background screen and drug test. Also, pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability. Nearest Major Market: Albuquerque Job Segment: Testing, Procurement, Technology, Operations </div> </div></div>
Posted: 25-Oct-2022
Updated: 06-Sep-2024
Closed: 30-Nov-2023
Employer Type: In-House

Legal Counsel/Legal Counsel II/Senior Legal Counsel

TECO Energy