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Pike Corporation Corporate Counsel in Charlotte, North Carolina
Position Summary:
Pike Enterprises is seeking a talented and motivated Corporate Counsel with 1-3 years of experience to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will be a corporate and/or litigation generalist providing support to Pike’s Legal and Risk Teams, as well as its business operations. This role offers an opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, including negotiating and drafting commercial contracts and evaluating and resolving claims and litigation. The candidate will also provide legal services and advice regarding corporate transactions, personnel matters, and regulatory compliance.
Essential Functions:
Contract Review and Drafting: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including vendor agreements, service contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
Claims/Litigation Support: Assist in managing and resolving claims and litigation involving motor vehicle accidents, general liability, and workers’ compensation, including evaluating exposure, gathering, and reviewing documents, and working with outside counsel.
Employment Law: Assist in handling employment-related claims and litigation.
Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct legal research and provide analysis on various legal issues as needed. Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting the company.
Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and work with senior legal staff to develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
Compliance: Ensure the company’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Assist in developing and implementing company policies and procedures to meet legal compliance standards.
Corporate Governance: Support the maintenance of corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, minutes, and other corporate records.
Intellectual Property: Support intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing agreements.
General Legal Support: Provide general legal support and advice to various departments within the company as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Must be qualified to practice in the USA and licensed in at least one state.
Ability to travel as needed. (Up to 25%)
1-3 years of experience in a corporate legal environment or law firm.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in corporate law and/or litigation.
Familiarity with business practices and litigation procedures.
Previous in-house counsel experience is a plus.
Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate (verbally and non-verbally) effectively with all internal and external customers. The employee is in a typical office environment and will need to operate standard office equipment.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). The employee may be subject to one or more of the following atmospheric conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
EOE /Minorities / Females / Vet / Disabled
Pike is a Non-union Company
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
About Us
Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower and equipment to perform any job.
“Essential” is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation and exceptional customer service.
Requisition ID: 23005752