POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the President of the Company, the Corporate Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the Company and its affiliates, protecting them against legal risks, supporting Company business functions as a key business partner, and performing other tasks as needed.
This position is distinguished by management level responsibility for Company legal and risk management affairs, working with staff, executive management, and other Company employees. The nature, diversity, and scope of responsibilities related to this position require the frequent use of contractual and risk management principles, discretion, problem-solving skills, project management skills, collaboration, self-initiative, independent judgment, and willingness to play a role in the development of work processes using technology. The Corporate Counsel must effectively work with all Company functions and Company affiliates and will perform work that is often sensitive and confidential.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice and guidance to company management
• Negotiate and draft agreements with developers for large infrastructure projects from inception to full build-out including but not limited to LOIs, Developer Utility Agreements, Construction Agreements, Operation and Maintenance Agreements.
• Negotiate and draft real property agreements, including, but not limited to easements, licenses, rights-of-way, and purchase and sales agreements in support of company projects and initiatives
• Negotiate and draft documents related to acquisitions of water systems including LOIs, asset purchase agreements, and share purchase agreements.
• Partner with procurement in developing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements including, but not limited to nondisclosure, consulting, professional services, master service agreements, software licenses, and goods and services agreements
• Develop, maintain and refine contract management workflows
• Support Company in M&A activities and assist with financing initiatives
• Support corporate secretary, risk management, and information governance functions
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, commercial, and regulatory matters and provide advice related to such matters and claims against the company
• Manage discovery and information request responses
• Support the development and maintenance of and training on Company policies
• Support company regulatory and compliance activities, including but not limited to general rate case applications and consumer privacy compliance initiatives
• Coordinate with the company’s independent auditor as applicable
• Other duties and responsibilities of a legal nature and necessary to support business objectives

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Must be a current member of the State Bar of Texas or of a state bar with reciprocity with Texas and be in good standing
• Prior experience representing developer’s and/or utility companies and understanding of municipal utility district (MUD) financing, land use regulations, and regulatory compliance are strongly preferred
• Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects
• Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of business and legal matters
• Excellent written, oral communication, and presentation skills
• Excellent business judgment and demonstration of self-initiative
• Ability to demonstrate consistency with the company’s mission, vision, and values

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school. At least four years of relevant legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel.

Position Details for the Corporate Counsel:

• Type of role: Permanent
• Schedule: Full-time
• Location: Texas, San Antonio, Austin, or Houston Preferred

LATITUDE ENGAGEMENTS

Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.
Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.
If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.
While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate for those candidates we recommend.
For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer

• Provide general legal advice and guidance to company management
• Negotiate and draft agreements with developers for large infrastructure projects from inception to full build-out including but not limited to LOIs, Developer Utility Agreements, Construction Agreements, Operation and Maintenance Agreements.
• Negotiate and draft real property agreements, including, but not limited to easements, licenses, rights-of-way, and purchase and sales agreements in support of company projects and initiatives
• Negotiate and draft documents related to acquisitions of water systems including LOIs, asset purchase agreements, and share purchase agreements.
• Partner with procurement in developing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements including, but not limited to nondisclosure, consulting, professional services, master service agreements, software licenses, and goods and services agreements
• Develop, maintain and refine contract management workflows
• Support Company in M&A activities and assist with financing initiatives
• Support corporate secretary, risk management, and information governance functions
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, commercial, and regulatory matters and provide advice related to such matters and claims against the company
• Manage discovery and information request responses
• Support the development and maintenance of and training on Company policies
• Support company regulatory and compliance activities, including but not limited to general rate case applications and consumer privacy compliance initiatives
• Coordinate with the company’s independent auditor as applicable
• Other duties and responsibilities of a legal nature and necessary to support business objective