SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

Joining the Hope Gas team means being part of a company that truly values its employees and fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment. We have built a strong reputation in West Virginia by prioritizing our commitment to the local community and the well-being of our dedicated team. With the state's abundant natural resources and thriving energy sector, Hope Gas offers the perfect platform for ambitious individuals seeking career growth and stability. Not only will you find fulfilling career opportunities with us, but you'll also contribute to the sustainable growth and prosperity of West Virginia through our community engagement and environmental stewardship efforts. As we continue to deliver essential energy services to the region, we invite you to join us and become an integral part of our history, shaping our future together. Read more to discover the exciting possibilities waiting for you at Hope Gas!

The Senior Legal Counsel, Employment is responsible for providing in-house legal support to the Hope Utilities, Inc. family of companies (“Hope”) as part of the Hope Legal Team, specifically in the areas of labor and employment law.

- Assist the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel in representing and advising the Company on all manner of legal matters, including litigation and transactional matters

- Conduct legal research

- Represent Hope before administrative, regulatory, and judicial bodies

- Lend primary legal support to the Hope Human Resources team on labor and employment matters

- Draft, review, and update contracts

- Assist in mergers and acquisition activities

- Support regulatory filings

Supervisory Responsibilities

The team member in this role will:

- Serve as an Individual Contributor with minimal supervisory responsibilities.

- Support and contribute towards team goals and objectives.

Required Skills & Abilities

- Be a member of a state bar in good standing and able to practice in-house in WV

- Employment law expertise

- Labor law knowledge

- Ability to strictly maintain confidentiality and be trusted with sensitive information

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Excellent legal research and writing skills

Education & Work Experience

- A JD is required

- A minimum of 8 years of experience in house or at a reputable law firm in the field of employment law is required

- Labor law experience is strongly preferred

- Utility experience preferred

- WV law license preferred

WORK CONTEXT

- This is a full-time exempt salaried position based out of the Morgantown, WV headquarters with travel to Jane Lew and other Hope locations, including occasional out-of-state travel, required

- Employee must work a minimum of four days in person per week (and may work remotely one day each week only in accordance with Company policy).

At Hope, we offer a variety of plans and programs that reflect the wants and needs of our employees. As part of our mission to support our employees within the workspace and outside of it, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that offers health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA with a company match. Income protection such as Company-Paid Life Insurance, Sickness Benefits, and more are also available. Hope Gas offers a 401(k) plan that incorporates a company contribution and a company match. Paid vacations, paid holidays, floating holidays and sick time are available alongside other lifestyle benefits such as Adoption Assistance, Auto/Home Insurance, Education Assistance Programs, and so much more! These benefits, programs and perks are offered to enhance your physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing because here at Hope you are not just an employee, you are family.

Join our team because together we can accomplish a job worth doing, and a life worth living.