Attorney/Sr

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the levels posted, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

The purpose of this position is to provide timely and effective legal counsel to assist management in achieving its goals while protecting the Company’s interest.

Primary duties are to support operations, right of way, engineering and IT departments. Participate in pipeline incident reviews and direct investigations to manage exposure and optimize recovery of damages to extent appropriate. Manage claims, including potential claims. Advise the Company’s construction and engineering group on all aspects of construction activity. Support the real estate groups’ acquisition and management of right of way, and review and draft agreements appropriate for procurement of goods and services related to the Company’s pipeline operation. Draft and review IT contracts. Must be a proficient writer of all types of documents including contracts, pleadings, memorandums and reports.

Support the Company’s commercial and business development activities. Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting and negotiating various types of contracts and communications related to the Company’s natural gas pipeline and storage business. Manage and resolve commercial disputes consistent with the Company’s objectives.

Provide proactive legal counsel to accomplish management’s objectives consistent with existing agreements, laws and regulations. Work may include corporate compliance and governance matters, safety, environmental and general contract work. This position takes on special projects as assigned from time to time.

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning.

Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Law degree from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials. Must be a licensed to practice law in Nebraska or licensed in another state. Must be licensed in Nebraska within one year of start date.

Ten or more years' experience at a major law firm or corporation. Litigation experience preferred.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be skilled in drafting contracts and administrative pleadings.

Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Must be able to handle critical time constraints, priorities and deadlines. Must be available outside of normal working hours. Periodic travel for hearings, litigation, negotiations, etc.

Must be able to handle heavy workload, multiple project responsibilities, and continually changing and competing priorities.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.