Corporate Counsel/Senior Corp Counsel

About Ameren Services (B&CS)

Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees. ​

About The Position 

​​​The Corporate Counsel is responsible for a wide range of matters in the legal practice areas of state regulatory law for electric and natural gas utilities. This position provides legal advice and support to internal Ameren clients relating to the area of specialty.   

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Key responsibilities include: 

• Provide legal representation, advice, or support for the organization on matters as requested directly by clients. 

• Work independently to identify risks and issues and recommend solutions to solve complex problems. 

• Lead and be accountable for projects. 

• Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to scope of responsibility. 

• Manage and coordinate outside counsel handling specific proceedings or issues as authorized. 

• Identify process improvements and drive change. 

• Broaden the identification and adoption of continuous improvement opportunities to all aspects of your team. 

• Identify risks and offer solutions for resolving client projects, working with minimal guidance and building trusted professional relationships throughout the organization. 

• Incorporate advanced understanding of utility business model and Ameren's corporate structure into legal advice and counsel. 

Qualifications:

Corporate Counsel

​​​Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.  Five or more years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department or other comparable legal setting with experience in an area of specialty required.  Licensed, eligible to practice or able to seek admission in Missouri and/or Illinois required.  Proficient knowledge of legal primary practice area