General Counsel
Location: Anchorage Alaska
Description: Chugach Alaska Corporation is currently seeking to employ General Counsel right now, this job will be placed in Alaska. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Who we are and what we do...
Chugach Alaska Corporation and subsidiaries
Our Mission is to set the standard for first-class business services in the global market.We offer an exciting work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits.
Chugach is a unique organization, capable of meeting the needs of government and private industries through a long-range program of business planning, training, and sound business practices. Chugach also provides complete project services to our clients, including design and construction of commercial and govern! ment facilities.
Chugach Alaska Corporation was one o! f the twelve original Native Regional Corporations formed under the Alaska Natives Claims Settlement Act of 1971. We are privately owned by Alaska Natives . Our stock is not publicly traded .
The Chugach family of companies consists of several subsidiaries and joint ventures that offer our clients professional assistance which combines high-quality base operations and maintenance services with state-of-the-art management services. Chugach's success is based on an integrated management strategy, fostered by the vision of the Board and fueled by the commitment of our exceptionally skilled employees - who remain diligently focused on customer satisfaction.
EEO/AA Employer. Native Preference Applies Pursuant PL93-638.
SUMMARY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
The General Counsel is a key member of the Chugach CEO’s executive l eadership team ( the Executive Committee) which drives the company to successfull y execute the company vision. Serves as ge! neral counsel and chief legal officer for Chugach corporation . Provides legal advice and consultation to CEO , Board of Directors, E xecutive C ommittee and company businesses , department staffs and subsidiaries .
E SSENTIAL DUTIES & JOB FUNCTIONS / ACCOUNTABLE FOR:
- Serves as one of only six key leader s in the Executive Committee, and is responsible for visioning and executing business strategies to attain Chugach success for the corporation overall and it’s businesses and subsid i aries .
- Establishes and maintains legal vision, goals and objectives for the corporation and the Legal D epartment, consistent with the Chugach five year plan, shorter term (annual) scorecards and CEO direction.
- Assumes ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the corporation conducts its business in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advises t he CEO, Board of Directors and E xecutive Committee on legal matters through o! ral and written opinions; drafts legal opinions and memoranda; company ! legal policies, resolutions; and other legal documents. Attends meetings of boards and committees and prepares and delivers presentations as required.
- Directs the handling of legal settlements and legal defenses of claims against the company and oversees all litigation filed on behalf of or against the company. Prepares a variety of reports related to legal activities and litigation cases.
- Oversees contract compliance and implementation of best practices for this function. Reviews, revises and drafts both commercial and government contracts; provides advice to business units relating to contracts administration.
- Monitors industry legal developments and reviews and interprets current statutes , regulations and ordinances, proposed legislation, judicial decisions, and legal opinions that may impact the company. Recommends appropriate action to the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Provides legal vision and direction for company’s risk strategie! s including overall risk assessment and mitigation approaches.
- Ensures that the company’s interests are protected by foreseeing potential liabilities with regard to all company contracts and ongoing litigation and works to mitigate the company’s exposure to legal challenges.
- Directs the Legal D epartment’s activities and staff, including the training, supervision, and evaluation of attorneys, as well as technical and administrative staff. Reviews the efficiency of the Legal Department’s organizational structure and evaluates and implements processes and procedures to improve the department’s effectiveness.
- Appears in Federal and State courts as a legal representative of the company.
- Selects, retains, manages and evaluates external counsel hired in connection with specific projects or legal claims.
- Responds to, or reviews and approves, al! l responses to requests for information and records under federal and s! tate legislation.
- Provides legal advice and assistance in labor negotiations.
- Develops and recommends the annual budget for the Legal Department.
- Develops strategies to ensure company- wide compliance with legal requirements. As necessary reports to the Board concerning pending legislation and litigation, as well as the company’s obligation to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Prepares or reviews staff reports related to Board agenda items as required.
- Directs the coordination of Legal Department activities with other agencies and appropriate community organizations. Represents the company at meetings of legislative bodies, and community forums, as required.
- Contracts with and interfaces with external counsel as needed, including maintaining regular interface with outside counsel representing the Board of Directors.
- Extended hours and travel may be required.
MANDATORY Experience:
- Membership in the Alaska State Bar, Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Ten years in the practice of corporate law inside a corporation that included litigation. Must have an understanding of laws related to running a large, complex, multi-business services company, labor relations and procurement as well as experience in advising a public or private Board.
- At least three y ears experience as corporate in- house counsel for both federal government contracting and commercial business entities.
- Experience with and thorough understanding of rules, regulations and nuances of an Alaskan Native corporation and related regulatory environment.
- At least three years experience directing subordinate attorneys and the professional and administrative staff of a law firm or legal department, and two y ear(s) in a legal capacity .
Ability To : Demonstrate unquestioned ethics and integrity ; work collaboratively with Chugach leadership ; study, learn, and apply knowledge of company operations at a level required to render valid and reliable legal advice; analyze, evaluate, and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and communicate such ! materials both orally, and in clear, written and legal form; analyze and evaluate a wide variety of legal documents and instruments; draft legal instruments such as resolutions, ordinances, contracts, and other pertinent documents; make effective court and hearing presentations; direct, motivate, train, and supervise the work of assigned legal, professional, and administrative staff serving as a change agent when necessary; establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with the Executive leadership and Board of Directors, a diverse variety of staff, the legal community, and key customers ; express viewpoints while maintaining an openness to others’ opinions.
Must past a post-offer background check
Position requires light travel, up to 5%
To apply, please visit: https://chugach.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=AK0100094
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Preference shall be given to eligible an! d qualified Chugach shareholders and descendants, and Alaska Native/American Indian applicants to the full extent allowed by law. Chugach makes every effort to identify, hire, train, and promote shareholders. Chugach is an equal opportunity employer . The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other factor protected by law.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 18:02:44 GMT