at Franklin Energy Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position at Franklin EnergyCOMPANY Summary
As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the central challenge of our times - to help drive the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind. To do that, we are the utility industry's top provider of turn-key energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300 experts across the United States and Canada, with warehouses on both coasts. The organization's integrated in-house services provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.
We believe the organization's most "precious resources" are its people. We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the unique differences of its people. We are committed to creating employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse partnerships, clients and communities we serve.
Position Summary
The Corporate Counsel is primarily responsible for legal support of business operations and providing legal research, advice, contract review and other general legal assistance to various business teams within the company. You will also be working with colleagues and internal clients who are passionate about energy efficiency and making a positive impact on the industry.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including MSAs, other types of services agreements, IT, vendor management, supplier agreements, subcontract and teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, commercial leases, etc.)
- Provide timely and comprehensive legal support to business with review of the RFPs requirements and contract terms and conditions
- Develop, maintain, and improve contract templates and standard forms
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to anticipate and identify risks and challenges and provide solutions-oriented, practical legal and business advice
- Collaborate with business on developing effective risk-mitigation strategies
- Assist with dispute resolution and litigation management
- Research and keep business informed of all applicable regulatory requirement pertinent to company's operations (trade license requirements, data privacy, marketing laws); conduct related research and provide practical legal guidance to ensure compliance
- Work with other team members to develop and improve efficiency of legal processes, including evaluation and implementation of legal solutions and workflows
- Assist with development of legal, compliance, and risk management policies, procedures, and processes
- Provide training to business teams on legal issues that impact company's operations
- Manage outside counsel; be prepared to negotiate alternative legal fees and ensure cost-effectiveness of legal spend
Position Requirements
Education and Experience
- Must have a juris doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
- 4-7 years of experience as an associate in a law firm or as in-house counsel with a focus on commercial /technology transactions
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with interna and external customers
- Excellent drafting skills; attention to detail; experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Ability to handle a broad range of legal subject matters and issues and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Must be a detail-oriented and organized self-starter who is skilled in multitasking and is able to manage competing priorities and re-prioritize on short notice to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently; be proactive, responsive, and collegial
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
- Committed to diversity and inclusion
- Reliable transportation
Licenses & Certifications
- Valid driver's license
- Admission to a U.S. state bar (preferably Wisconsin, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, but other jurisdictions will be considered)
Travel Requirements
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
- Noise Level is typically moderate
- Employee could be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles and risk of potential shock
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Franklin Energy implements the use of dash cams inside their fleet of leased vehicles because the Company believes video surveillance devices (Dash Cams) promote the safety of employees as well as security within the company vehicles. The Company will not use video surveillance (Dash Cams) for any unlawful purpose including monitoring employees or giving the impression of monitoring. Our Dash Cam Policy applies to all employees of the Company and temporary agency employees, regardless of whether an employee or temporary agency employee may be driving or riding in Company Vehicles. The primary use of Dash Cams is to assist in the protection and safety of employees and property, prevention, and detection of criminal offenses such as vehicle vandalism and break-ins and staged-accident fraud, defense of legal claims, driver exoneration, and driver training and improvement. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
