 Company History Founded in 1886 as the American Water Works & Guarantee Company, American Water has been serving customers and communities for more than 121 years, and is the parent company to our nineteen state subsidiaries.
The people of American Water have centuries of combined experience in the water and wastewater industry. The team includes world-renowned researchers who are on the leading edge of scientific study and environmental protection, people who have been with us not only decades, but also for generations, and those who are passionate about environmental stewardship and care. Our crew members and plant operators get up each day with one goal in mind - to make sure American Water provides the best possible water service to our customers. We're a company with a track record of financial success, environmental compliance, successful partnerships, and commitment to our customers. We are customer and community focused, forward thinking and performance driven. Our beginnings were humble, and the company's origins can be traced to the local water utilities of the post-civil war era. A small group of entrepreneurs and innovators spurred the nation's industrial development by bringing a critical commodity - pure, abundant water - to towns and cities across the land. In the years that followed, American Water grew and grew as smaller systems were purchased. Our service footprint now stretches across the country and into Canada.
Today, our hard-working teams proudly serve more than 15.6 million people in 32 U.S. states and in Ontario, Canada. We work hard each and every day to supply our customers with something they cannot live without - high-quality water and wastewater services. We are scientists, innovators and stewards of the environment.
We are American Water. Job Details Corporate Counsel III | Job ID #: 4220 | Location: Greenwood, IN | | Functional Category:Legal | Business Unit Description: | | Employment Type: Full Time - Regular | Education Required: Juris Doctor | | Experience Required: 7 - 10 Years | Relocation Provided: Yes | | Shift: | Hours of Work: | Primary Role
To provide legal counsel and representation to the Indiana, Michigan and Ohio leadership teams on a variety of legal risks and opportunities, (regulation, litigation, employment, labor, corporate governance, business development, environmental, etc.) and other business matters.
Key Accountabilities
Provide advice and counsel on a pro-active basis to executives, senior managers and employees in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio in respect to legal issues affecting the business; provide legal assistance to Business Development Team in those states (e.g., acquisitions, contract operations). Handle all aspects of day-to-day business contracts, agreements, including negotiating, drafting and interpreting long-term water franchise and supply, service, financing and other business agreements. Becomes acquainted with legal expertise within the American Water Law Department and consistently calls on it to asist. Budget for, and supervise and be accountale for the performance of outside counsel by maximizing the quality, cost and efficiency of outside legal services. Be a business partner and a member of the management team being proactive in learning about all aspects of the business and the regulatory process. Support the Divisional General Counsel in building the capabilities of the functional legal team. Being a valued member of the national AWW Legal team and a team player. Proactively provide support and advice with respect to general corporate governance for the Indiana, Ohio and Michigan subsidiaries, including: drafting resolutions, consents, and minutes for each entity's board of directors; internal and external policy compliance, assisting Treasury with financing covenant compliance, and being responsible for FASB 5 reporting requirements and other required corporate reporting. Assist, direct and participate in judicial and administrative proceedings, for specific items as required. Such matters include but are not limited to general litigation, public utility commission rate cases and other matters, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other dispute resolution proceedings. Provide any required internal legal, risk management, or compliance reports. Maintain a high level of professional ethics, compliance, and continuing professional development. Negotiate, prepare and review all contracts and other legal documents negotiated, prepare and review all contracts and other legal documents to ensure that the best interests of the business are protected.
Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing, teambuilding, and decision-making. Strong leadership skills, including ability to work effectively with all levels throughout the organization and across functional lines.Strong management skills for planning, organizing and communicating. Ability to conduct effective legal research.Must have fundamental computer skills. Ability to maintain flexible working hours. Overnight and extended periods of travel are necessary.
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information in an appropriate and professional manner. Having a proven sense of legal judgment to be able to recognize when one needs to consult or draw on the expertise of others in the law department. Must be licensed to practice in one or more states where the Division currently conducts business (which shall include, at a minimum, Indiana). Professional disciplinary record that does not limit ability to receive professional licensing reciprocity, if available.
Knowledge
Expertise in one or more practice areas relevant to the business; i.e., public utility laws and regulations, litigation, financing, commercial transactions, property, labor & employment, environmental, mergers & acquisitions, and administrative law. Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V
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