Job Description

As assigned by and under the supervision of Vice President of Legal, provides general support to operations groups, assisting site employees and district managers with legal issues.  May also provide general support to corporate departments, including basic contract review and analysis, drafting transactional documents, and counsel on legal, policy, and corporate issues.  Anticipates and guards against legal risks.

Primary Responsibilities

Provides analysis and counsel on legal, policy, and corporate issues that may include: protecting intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, financial offerings, compliance with state lien laws, financial structuring, securities offerings, compliance issues, nondisclosure agreements, outsourcing agreements, real estate issues (ex. easements, eminent domain proceedings, encroachment issues, etc.) and business strategic planningProvides legal counsel on issues arising from actual and anticipated lawsuitsAnticipates and guards against legal risksDevelops and recommends company policy and position on legal issuesConducts and coordinates research on a variety of legal issuesRepresents the Company or its officials in various legal proceedings and/or manages outside counsel in litigation proceedingsReviews legal contractsPrepare and/or review legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, easements, leases, contracts, etc.Writes, reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documentsDevelops and recommends operating policy and procedural improvementsProvides reports and summaries relating to Company legal issues and trends to Vice President of Legal

Job Specifications

Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendationsStrong writing and drafting skillsStrong interpersonal communication skillsGeneral knowledge of federal, state and local lawsMaintains a professional appearance and provides a positive image to the publicRequires membership of Utah State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree and Law degree from an accredited U.S. law school1-3 years of corporate or transactional law experience preferred