Description:
Primary Purpose Of Position
A highly experienced attorney who works independently and has major matter, team or client responsibilities as well as certain responsibilities for other attorneys on a project-specific/mentoring basis. Frequently supervises professional teams working on legal matters. Work generally involves handling matters of very substantial importance.
Primary Duties And Accountabilities
- Under minimal supervision, plans, conducts and supervises complex legal assignments, necessitating ability to evaluate matters which may have a major bearing on the conduct of the Company's business; evaluates both legal and business risks and advises clients accordingly. Interprets and applies organization policy according to law. Represents Constellation in agency proceedings and/or relevant litigation.
- Prepares, and revises as necessary, budgets and early matter assessments for all matters involving outside counsel.
- Provides lead direction and/or project leadership direction to less experienced attorneys and support staff.
- Projects / duties as assigned.
Job Scope
- Supports more senior attorneys in the ongoing management of relationships and matters with Constellation Operating Companies/Business Units and outside counsel.
- Demonstrates superior legal judgment in the business context.
- Demonstrates innovation; generates new ideas and devises original and successful solutions, programs or actions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- An LLB or JD from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the relevant jurisdictions.
- At least 5 to 8 years of professional experience in a specialized area of law.
- Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of the legal field to the completion of complex assignments.
- Requires excellent legal research, analytical abilities and on ongoing knowledge of federal or state law. Must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; to read and analyze legal materials and other data; to work in stressful conditions under time deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Experienced in Compensation and Benefits Law
