Counsel, Senior - Corp & Sec

JOB SUMMARY Practices as a senior attorney and addresses legal matters for the company at a highly advanced level on a broad range of complex issues within the Corporate and Securities practice group in the Legal Department.

Provides advice and training and may review the work of lower-level employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Addresses the most complex issues falling in the Corporate and Securities practice group, which generally assists the Corporate Secretary with fulfilling all Corporate Secretary duties; provides legal support, counseling and assistance with financial reporting, completion of corporate financings, investor relations matters and other public disclosure matters; manages matters related to corporate governance; and provides legal support to the company regarding general corporate matters.

* Analyzes complex issues, resolves problems and provides expert information to internal clients on complex issues; provides legal counsel to company management and personnel on a broad range of issues that present varied and difficult problems of interpretation and analysis.

* Contributes to development of Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission financial reports and bondholder statements.

* Provides legal support in completion of debt and equity financing transactions and ongoing compliance obligations stemming from finance document covenants and commitments.

* Monitors changes in securities laws and regulations and provides opinions to supervisor on substance and impact on the company related to such changes.

* Provides legal support to the corporate development of transmission projects, commercial transactions such as asset acquisitions and sales and potential merger and acquisition activity.

* Participates in negotiation of agreements, due diligence, management of closing activities and establishment of necessary corporate entities to complete corporate transactions.

* Counsels, assists and prepares certain corporate policies and procedures.

* Advises and advocates on behalf of the company with advanced skill on complex issues.

* Reviews contracts and other legal documents; manages or participates in handling contract negotiations; advises company employees on terms of legal documents and potential impact on the company.

* Analyzes and reviews statutes, regulations, orders, case law and other precedent or rules and advises company personnel on substance and impact on the company related to such issuances.

* Conducts legal research and analysis of statutes, case law, agency orders and other precedent as necessary; counsels company personnel on legal matters through verbal and written communications.

* Manages outside counsel and other vendors retained to assist on Legal Department matters.

REQUIREMENTS * Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

* Licensed to practice law in any state or District of Columbia.

* Minimum of eight (8) years' experience as a practicing attorney.

* Securities law experience.

* Experience with corporate and financing transactions.

* Experience in a leadership role (such as managing projects, processes, or a legal practice or practice area) is preferred.

* Ability to assume leadership role in company initiatives and projects.

* Demonstrates creativity in approaching problems.

* Demonstrates risk and compliance awareness when supporting complex projects or making strategic decisions.

* Ability to work independently in area of responsibility and manage projects.

* Ability to effectively conduct research of legal precedent and other information related to performance of job duties.

* Possesses superior analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

ITC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B or TN visas.