JOB SUMMARY
Practices as a senior attorney and addresses legal matters for the company at a highly advanced level on a broad range of complex issues within the Corporate and Securities practice group in the Legal Department. Provides advice and training and may review the work of lower-level employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Addresses the most complex issues falling in the Corporate and Securities practice group, which generally assists the Corporate Secretary with fulfilling all Corporate Secretary duties; provides legal support, counseling and assistance with financial reporting, completion of corporate financings, investor relations matters and other public disclosure matters; manages matters related to corporate governance; and provides legal support to the company regarding general corporate matters.
Analyzes complex issues, resolves problems and provides expert information to internal clients on complex issues; provides legal counsel to company management and personnel on a broad range of issues that present varied and difficult problems of interpretation and analysis.
Contributes to development of Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission financial reports and bondholder statements.
Provides legal support in completion of debt and equity financing transactions and ongoing compliance obligations stemming from finance document covenants and commitments.
Monitors changes in securities laws and regulations and provides opinions to supervisor on substance and impact on the company related to such changes.
Provides legal support to the corporate development of transmission projects, commercial transactions such as asset acquisitions and sales and potential merger and acquisition activity.
Participates in negotiation of agreements, due diligence, management of closing activities and establishment of necessary corporate entities to complete corporate transactions.
Counsels, assists and prepares certain corporate policies and procedures.
Advises and advocates on behalf of the company with advanced skill on complex issues.
Reviews contracts and other legal documents; manages or participates in handling contract negotiations; advises company employees on terms of legal documents and potential impact on the company.
Analyzes and reviews statutes, regulations, orders, case law and other precedent or rules and advises company personnel on substance and impact on the company related to such issuances.
Conducts legal research and analysis of statutes, case law, agency orders and other precedent as necessary; counsels company personnel on legal matters through verbal and written communications.
Manages outside counsel and other vendors retained to assist on Legal Department matters.
REQUIREMENTS
Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in any state or District of Columbia.
Minimum of eight (8) years' experience as a practicing attorney.
Securities law experience.
Experience with corporate and financing transactions.
Experience in a leadership role (such as managing projects, processes, or a legal practice or practice area) is preferred.
Ability to assume leadership role in company initiatives and projects.
Demonstrates creativity in approaching problems.
Demonstrates risk and compliance awareness when supporting complex projects or making strategic decisions.
Ability to work independently in area of responsibility and manage projects.
Ability to effectively conduct research of legal precedent and other information related to performance of job duties.
Possesses superior analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.
From electric vehicles to renewables, the world is looking at electricity in a whole new way, and ITC is focused on building and maintaining a power grid that can handle it all. We are looking for individuals who are ready to work with us to build a greater grid for a greener future. In return, ITC is proud to offer industry-leading compensation, benefits and opportunities to channel your energy into community-changing solutions. As an equal opportunity employer, we feel it's crucial to honor our differences, be inclusive, engage as a team, and maximize our individual strengths.
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