Senior Counsel
Requirements:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited institution and active membership in good standing with any state bar (Texas preferred).
Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in a law firm, government, or in-house position as a labor and employment law attorney. In-house corporate legal department experience preferred.
- Knowledge of international, state, and federal laws/regulations related to employment law issues (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, WARN, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain the strictest level of confidentiality.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to distill legal issues for executives and management.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, coworkers, and colleagues.
Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with clients and as part of a cross-functional team.
The ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple issues and projects while being highly responsive. - Excellent judgment in knowing how to proactively issue spot, escalate issues, and propose solutions.
- Strong project management experience and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead a project from initiation to completion.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, primarily domestic.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Usually, normal office working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Lifting up to 25 pounds, occasionally.
- Driving, walking, sitting, standing frequently.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.