Description:
General Summary:
Provides extensive legal research, analysis and recommendations on legal and environmental issues surrounding Rainbow Energy Center and its affiliates.
Key Responsibilities:
•Provides legal expertise on corporate structure, operations, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
•Prepares, reviews, and negotiates a wide range of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
•Identifies and mitigates legal risks associated with various business activities and transactions.
•Monitors and advises on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
•Keeps abreast of changes in laws, regulations, and legal precedents that impact Rainbow Energy Center.
•Advises the executive leadership team on the potential legal ramifications of proposed organizational policies and procedures.
•Strategizes with executive leadership team on tax, legislative, regulatory and compliance matters.
•Provides supervision to outside lawyers hired to assist Rainbow Energy Center with their specialized legal services.
•Negotiates all legal matters on behalf of Rainbow Energy Center and its affiliates.
•Protects the organization’s rights in its interactions with external parties.
•Performs factual and legal research and analysis.
•Stays up to date with relevant environmental regulations and standards to ensure Rainbow Energy Center’s initiatives adhere to legal requirements and permits
Requirements:
Job Criteria:
Education & Experience
Knowledge typically acquired through a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or related field and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and ten (10) years of pro is required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
•Ability to research, interpret, and apply legal principles effectively.
•Ability to clearly communicate legal concepts and negotiate effectively.
•Exceptional negotiation and interpersonal skills
•Familiar with key legal issues surrounding Rainbow Energy Center.
•Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate legal documents.
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•Ability and responsibility to work safely alone and within a team while following REC safety rules, certifications and procedures.
•Ability and responsibility to ensure security procedures are followed including immediate notification of potential incidents.