Entergy
Corporate & Securities Attorney (115895)
Entergy, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Work Place Flexibility:
Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy Services, LLC
*This position may be filled in New Orleans, LA; The Woodlands, TX, or Washington D.C. *
*Position will be hired as Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel, depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate*
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES
The successful candidate will be charged with responsibility for providing legal support and guidance on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and venture capital and start-up investments and public and private securities offerings as well as other corporate financing matters including credit agreements, a commercial paper program and other Treasury matters.
This role will involve advising on deal structuring, drafting and reviewing transaction documentation, and assisting or leading legal negotiations on complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The role also will include collaborating with corporate development, business and functional teams on due diligence and risk assessments for potential transaction opportunities. Because Entergy is a holding company for electric utility operating companies in 5 jurisdictions, transactions often will have significant regulatory components.
The successful candidate also may assist with the preparation and review of reports filed with the SEC including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, the proxy statement and Section 16 filings, and managing securities law compliance programs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance on complex and sensitive projects with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate also will be expected to stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends impacting his or her practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum experience and education required :
Counsel, Sr:
minimum 6+ years of relevant practice experience
Assistant General Counsel:
minimum 9+ years of relevant practice experience
Juris Doctor degree
Membership in good standing of a state bar with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years practice experience in M&A, capital markets or securities law matters, with minimum 10 years preferred; relevant in-house experience is a plus (but not required); prior employment at a nationally recognized law firm is a plus. May be hired as Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel, depending on experience and qualifications.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed:
In addition to relevant practice experience, broad-based knowledge and experience in the regulated electric utility business (particularly with MISO and other RTOs and ISOs) is a strong plus.
The selected candidate must have the ability to perform well in team-oriented environments and be comfortable interacting with members of senior and executive management.
The selected candidate should have excellent academic credentials; strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; a solid work ethic; demonstrated success in prior employment; excellent organizational, planning and project management skills; and an intellectual curiosity to learn.
Other:
The position offers opportunities for advancement, leadership responsibility, and close collaboration with core team members who value attorney input.
Travel commitments for this position are expected to be modest.
Primary Location:
Louisiana - New Orleans, District of Columbia - Washington, Texas - Woodlands
Job Function:
Professional
FLSA Status:
Professional
Relocation Option:
Level I
Union description/code:
NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings:
1
Req ID:
115895
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
EEO Statement:
The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Accessibility:
Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf.
Additional Responsibilities:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
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Onsite
Legal Entity:
Entergy Services, LLC
*This position may be filled in New Orleans, LA; The Woodlands, TX, or Washington D.C. *
*Position will be hired as Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel, depending on experience and qualifications of the selected candidate*
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES
The successful candidate will be charged with responsibility for providing legal support and guidance on corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and venture capital and start-up investments and public and private securities offerings as well as other corporate financing matters including credit agreements, a commercial paper program and other Treasury matters.
This role will involve advising on deal structuring, drafting and reviewing transaction documentation, and assisting or leading legal negotiations on complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The role also will include collaborating with corporate development, business and functional teams on due diligence and risk assessments for potential transaction opportunities. Because Entergy is a holding company for electric utility operating companies in 5 jurisdictions, transactions often will have significant regulatory components.
The successful candidate also may assist with the preparation and review of reports filed with the SEC including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, the proxy statement and Section 16 filings, and managing securities law compliance programs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance on complex and sensitive projects with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate also will be expected to stay updated on relevant legal developments and industry trends impacting his or her practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum experience and education required :
Counsel, Sr:
minimum 6+ years of relevant practice experience
Assistant General Counsel:
minimum 9+ years of relevant practice experience
Juris Doctor degree
Membership in good standing of a state bar with no prior suspensions or disciplinary history
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years practice experience in M&A, capital markets or securities law matters, with minimum 10 years preferred; relevant in-house experience is a plus (but not required); prior employment at a nationally recognized law firm is a plus. May be hired as Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel, depending on experience and qualifications.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities needed:
In addition to relevant practice experience, broad-based knowledge and experience in the regulated electric utility business (particularly with MISO and other RTOs and ISOs) is a strong plus.
The selected candidate must have the ability to perform well in team-oriented environments and be comfortable interacting with members of senior and executive management.
The selected candidate should have excellent academic credentials; strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills; a solid work ethic; demonstrated success in prior employment; excellent organizational, planning and project management skills; and an intellectual curiosity to learn.
Other:
The position offers opportunities for advancement, leadership responsibility, and close collaboration with core team members who value attorney input.
Travel commitments for this position are expected to be modest.
Primary Location:
Louisiana - New Orleans, District of Columbia - Washington, Texas - Woodlands
Job Function:
Professional
FLSA Status:
Professional
Relocation Option:
Level I
Union description/code:
NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings:
1
Req ID:
115895
Travel Percentage:
Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets.
EEO Statement:
The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Accessibility:
Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf.
Additional Responsibilities:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.
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