Southern Company Hiring for Senior Counsel at Atlanta Full Time

Senior Counsel

Description

Senior Counsel

Southern Company is a leading producer of clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, and we approach each day as a vital step in building the future of energy. At Southern Company we are always looking ahead, and our innovations in the industry-from new nuclear to deployment of electric transportation and renewables -help brighten the lives and businesses of millions of customers nationwide .

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for handling legal matters in the area of labor and employment law and other issues as assigned by management, directing and assisting outside counsel, assisting in the implementation of legal policies and practices for Southern Company entities, providing legal counsel to management and business units within the subsidiaries of Southern Company, performing broad-based risk assessment for business units, including evaluation of threatened and pending litigation and performing such other duties as assigned by the Associate General Counsel .

This position is located in Atlanta, Georgia or Birmingham, Alabama.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials

• 6 years of experience practicing in relevant areas of law as in-house counsel and/or in private practice

• Licensed to practice law in Georgia or Alabama

• Experience providing advice on the interplay between business and legal/regulatory considerations

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines

• Knowledge of utility regulations and rules that impact the employment relationship a plus

• Experience in development, implementation and defense of affirmative action plans a plus

• Knowledge and experience in OFCCP regulatory compliance a plus

• Knowledge in Labor Relations a plus

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills

• Substantial negotiation and/or consulting experience

• Able to work autonomously on complex projects

• Occasional travel

• Ability to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company culture – Unquestionable Trust, Superior Performance and Total Commitment

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advise Southern Company employees and management (system-wide) on a broad range of employment and labor relations legal matters, and other applicable, federal and state statutes and regulations affecting the business.

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements, opinions, policies, agency position statements, on a broad range of employment related issues.

• Assist in the development and deployment of employment compliance related policies and practices, especially ones aimed at risk mitigation and management.

• Direct and assist outside counsel representing Southern Company entities in employment and labor related transactional, litigation, compliance, and regulatory matters.

• Provide legal advice as requested among affiliates related to employment, labor, and associated regulatory matters

• Provide advice to clients concerning compliance with applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations. Oversee the development, implementation and defense of system-wide affirmative action plans.

• Direct the work of para-professional and administrative staff.

Disclaimer:

This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America’s premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America’s energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune’s annual World’s Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at ~~~.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. #LI

Job Field: Legal & Compliance

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta

Operating Company: Southern Company Services

Other Locations: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to…): Yes, 25 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Southern Company Headquarters – 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW (30ATLANTA)

30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW

Atlanta, 30308

APC Corporate Headquarters – 600 North 18th Street (600BIRMINGHAM)

600 North 18th Street

Birmingham, 35203

Req ID: SCS2011436