Counsel/Senior Counsel
Description - Internal/External
This position is for an attorney to manage legal issues and coordinate compliance in unregulated business subsidiaries including support of project development and construction, day to day management of legal issues and contracting process -- could also include managing litigation matters. This role will assist the Southern Power Company legal department on how best to manage legal demands of the company as well as help the business leaders assess risk, then advise on mitigation strategies.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary legal support for day-to-day Southern Power and PowerSecure legal issues
Support contract formation and negotiation through all stages and contract types (e.g., purchase agreements, equipment, procurement and construction agreements, long term service agreements, warranty and operational matters, capital lease structures, confidentiality agreements, and purchase orders)
Support business development team through all stages of strategic operations including acquisition, development and joint venture activities.
Support miscellaneous contract interpretation and implementation questions
Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret power purchase agreements and similar energy sales contracts
Assist with legal support for partnership and joint venture administration, governance, and other legal issues arising out of partnerships
Support for compliance function
Assist with identifying contract obligations, ensure proper implementation and interpretation of obligations are correct, retention and management of contracts as well
Support internal board functions and organizational compliance efforts
Candidates with the following preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply:
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) Degree Required
Current state license (in good standing) to practice law in Georgia or Alabama or North Carolina
Experience
Minimum 5 years legal experience with strong preference of experience in (i) equipment supply, procurement, or construction contracts, (ii) project development, (iii) mergers and acquisitions, or (iv) in the energy industry
Experienced with negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to review, draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial contracting matters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work effectively with all levels of organization
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates initiative and can prioritize work
Able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
Independent worker and problem solver
Southern Power , a subsidiary of Southern Company, is a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider meeting the electricity needs of municipalities, electric cooperatives, investor-owned utilities, and other energy customers. Southern Power and its subsidiaries own 55 facilities operating or under construction in 14 states with more than 12,500 MW of generating capacity in Alabama, California, Delaware, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, and Washington.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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 Identification: 7953
Job Category: Legal & Compliance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Southern Power
