JOB DESCRIPTION
Attorney IV
Salary Grade: G02
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$131,698 - $184,377 - $237,057
SUMMARY:
Provides legal advice and service on complex legal issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the Company with an emphasis on regulatory law. Responsible for litigation in regulatory proceedings and for complex legal transactions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages complex litigation, regulatory or administrative proceedings or legal transactions
- Provides legal advice to officers and other business managers regarding legal matters
- Coordinates regulatory, litigation or other legal strategies with overall business objectives
COMPETENCIES:
- In-depth knowledge of law in applicable area of expertise
- Experience in litigation and complex transactions
- General familiarity with preventative law and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on working with technical experts
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the actual practice of law
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico within one year of the hiring date
- 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance strongly preferred
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
- Ability to write legal documents that conform to prescribed style and format
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Office/courtroom environment. Some travel required
TXNM Energy, Inc.
Albuquerque
New Mexico United States
www.txnmenergy.com