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Summit Utilities Managing Counsel - Litigation in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas
This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4446189 Summit Utilities\ \ \ Managing Counsel - Litigation\ FAYETTEVILLE, AR, US\ Full-Time\ Yesterday\ 2770\ \ \
Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 Americas Best Small Employers.
Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Managing Counsel - Litigation. *This hybrid role requires working from one of our office locations in Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville, Arkansas. *
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POSITION SUMMARY
Summits Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney with strong litigation and dispute resolution experience. As Managing Counsel/Senior Managing Counsel Litigation, you will play a key role in advising on legal risk and managing litigation, disputes, claims, and related matters across the organization.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys engaging with a wide variety of legal issues on a day-to-day basis.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage litigation, disputes, and related issues across the organization that involve a broad range of issues including commercial matters, property damage and personal injury, labor and employment and real property related claims
- Oversee and manage external counsel responsible for litigation and claims including selection of counsel and monitoring fees and budget compliance
- Develop and implement litigation and risk management strategies
- Advise internal stakeholders on potential and pending disputes as well as addressing lessons learned and mitigating litigation risk
- Prepare risk assessments and propose resolution strategies
- Oversee litigation budgets and manage cost control
- Manage discovery, including eDiscovery, and legal hold processes
- Provide counsel on labor and employment-related matters
- Supporting with insurer claims notification and other claims related communication with insurers
- Manage legal process and identify and implement improvements
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports including as requested by company auditors
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams
- Maintain a deep understanding of the companys business and operations
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Relevant legal experience, including:
7 10 years in litigation, dispute resolution, and claims management including courtroom experience
In-house experience is a plus
Experience with discovery in complex litigation including management of
eDiscovery and\
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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with
disabilities.\
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