Description:

Summary:
Provides legal advice and service on complex legal issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the Company with an emphasis on regulatory law. Responsible for litigation in regulatory proceedings and for complex legal transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Manages complex litigation, regulatory or administrative proceedings or legal transactions
  • Provides legal advice to officers and other business managers regarding legal matters
  • Coordinates regulatory, litigation or other legal strategies with overall business objectives

Competencies:
  • In-depth knowledge of law in applicable area of expertise
  • Experience in litigation and complex transactions
  • General familiarity with preventative law and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on working with technical experts

Qualifications:
Minimum Education And/or Experience:
  • Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the actual practice of law
  • Must be licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico within one year of the hiring date
  • 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance strongly preferred