Counsel (IL, IA, MO)

Requisition ID: 110083Primary RoleTo provide legal counsel and representation to the Iowa, Illinois and Missouri state leadership teams in a variety of areas, including real estate (purchase and sale, easements, rights of way, etc.), contracts, litigation, customer complaints, environmental law, and day‑to‑day operational issues as they arise.

Key AccountabilitiesProvide advice and counsel on a pro‑active basis to executives, senior managers and employees in respect to legal issues affecting the business.

Meet internal customers' legal needs.

Assist in the maximization of quality, cost‑control and efficiency of acquired outside legal services.

Serve as a member of the Missouri, Illinois and Iowa Legal Team.

Support the states' Senior Director Corporate Counsel and the Vice President and General Counsel in building the capabilities of the legal team.

Be a source of high caliber legal resources for the business.

Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback.

Participate in and support an open and honest work environment.

Cascade and share knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.

Perform other projects as assigned.

Knowledge /

Skills

• Expertise in practice areas relevant to the business, such as real estate, contracts, litigation, environmental, public utility law, and administrative law.
• Experience / Education
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 5 years of in‑depth experience in several of the legal areas listed above obtained with a law firm or combination of firm and in‑house experience.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience appearing before state utility commissions, whether in private practice or in‑house, including experience working for a regulated utility.
• Experience effectively handling a variety of matters displaying strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to successfully support the business and legal needs of clients.
• Experience in providing timely and effective practical legal advice and services.
• Able to effectively spot legal issues and determine practical, workable options for resolving them.
• Results‑focused experience, has worked in fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment.
• Detail‑oriented and able to effectively provide client‑oriented service while protecting the organization.
• Certifications & Licenses
• Member of the Iowa, Illinois or Missouri state bars.
• Travel

Requirements

• Occasional travel, primarily in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.
• Other
• Able to handle a variety of ongoing projects simultaneously.
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent judgment in determining when and how to elevate matters.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter, takes initiative to respond to and address legal issues.
• Functions effectively both in individual and team environments.
• Able to work collaboratively with strong interpersonal skills.

Competencies

• Champions safety.
• Customer obsessed.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Nimble learning.
• Drives results.
• Collaborates.
• American Water is firmly committed to

Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Skills

• Business Skills, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Detail Oriented, Easements, Environmental Law,

Equal Employment Opportunity

(EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Real Estate, Sales, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills

About the Company

American Water Works Company