Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Regulatory)

Job Title: Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Regulatory)

Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid 

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC 

Job Summary/Purpose

Responsible for providing legal analysis and advice with respect to key policies, courses of action, rules, systems, or processes in strategically important areas. Anticipates issues, develops effective ways of resolving them, and to the extent appropriate provides continued legal counsel through implementation. Proactively and effectively uses contacts and resources as necessary to accomplish goals. Functions effectively within the larger Company.

 

 Job Duties/Responsibilities 

• Responsible for handling routine tasks without supervision and solving difficult problems with minimal supervision. Responsible for applying legal principles and knowledge to analyzing business and financial transactions, litigation and related legal documents and evaluating compliance with regulatory requirements. 
• Must demonstrates in-depth expertise and substantial relevant experience. With only general guidance from supervisors or outside counsel, responsible for doing the following very well: analyzing key issues, organizing thoughts, advocating and presenting legal points; drafting all documents, negotiating necessary matters, and/or performing other assigned job functions; and as applicable, managing varied docket and possessing significant first chair trial and appellate experience - or - with respect to non-litigation matters, significant experience as lead lawyer on major matters. As appropriate, responsible for managing outside counsel effectively and efficiently.
• Must view the challenge of supporting other organizations as an opportunity to develop new skills or gain proficiency.
• Responsible for effectively supervising paraprofessionals and administrative staff and managing other attorneys, whether internal or external. Must demonstrate interest in developing management skills. Responsible for functioning as a strong team player and demonstrating ability to lead project teams to successful resolution. Responsible for practicing focused listening and respectful interaction with others.
• Responsible for delivering difficult or controversial messages to a wide variety of both supportive and adversarial audiences in a highly skilled manner.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position 

• A Juris Doctor is required.

Minimum experience required of the position

• Sr Counsel : 6+ years in a law firm or in-house in one or more applicable areas of expertise, such as Regulatory (federal and/or state), Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Nuclear, Environmental.
• Asst General Counsel: 9+ years in a law firm or in-house in one or more applicable areas of expertise, such as Regulatory (federal and/or state), Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Nuclear, Environmental. 
  • Preferred: Experience in Regulatory matters, particularly experience in utility regulatory matters, is strongly preferred. 

 

Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the position

Highly skilled in complex analysis, and in trouble shooting/problem solving issues in his/her area of practice, including those outside of his/her area of expertise. Solid grasp of rules, guidelines and Company policies governing issues in major practice area(s) or specialty relevant to Company. Strong, persuasive written and oral communication skills and collaborative skills. Detailed industry knowledge, including in-depth understanding of the Company's strategic business values and objectives. Desired Profile - Judgment: demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize and integrate data to make the best decision; well-developed understanding of the strategic implications of any and all decisions; demonstrate willingness to make tough business and people decisions. Attitude: consistently demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and collaboration; consistently demonstrates positive, team-oriented approach to tasks, projects and other requests for assistance. Demonstrates personal resiliency in stressful times and willingness to commit the time and effort to get the job done. Not only has the ability, but is willing to use that ability as needed. Flexibility: demonstrated abilit