**SR. (SENIOR) COUNSEL - ENVIRONMENTAL** **Please Note: You will be required to be** **In-The Office** **@ 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta, GA a minimum of four (4) days per week and/or as additionally required.** This position will provide legal support and advice to the Company on environmental law related to administrative, regulatory and litigation matters. Candidate must have expertise in one or more of the following substantive areas: the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and state equivalents. Additional expertise in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), historic preservation, coastal and wetland issues, would be a benefit to the position. Candidate must have a background in environmental law and possess exceptional judgment in analyzing statutes, regulations, permits, and case law, and providing sound advice on a broad range of matters. This position will collaborate with outside counsel and employees at all levels within the Company to provide advice and guidance. **Job Responsibilities:** + Effectively and efficiently analyze and address legal issues concerning environmental statutes and regulations. + Work independently and without supervision to develop and implement legal strategies to identify and address legal risks. + Clearly and concisely communicate legal risks to executive leadership. + Manage pending and potential litigation. + Manage and direct outside counsel handling administrative, regulatory and litigation related matters on behalf of the Company. + Assist with management of the legal budget, including oversight and approval of outside counsel spend. + Build constructive working relationships with internal business partners and outside legal counsel. + Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and operations. **Job Requirements:** + Graduate of an American Bar Association accredited law school with a J.D. degree. + Licensed to practice law in one or more states in which the company or its subsidiaries operate. + Minimum of 4 years of environmental law experience as in-house counsel, governmental agency, or private practice, including significant experience with one or more of the following statutes: CAA, CWA and RCRA. + Experience with a variety of environmental matters including review of environmental provisions in contracts, managing environmental litigation or permitting matters, analyzing statutes and regulations, and providing legal advice related to environmental compliance. + Knowledge of relevant utility statues, regulations, and guidance documents related to the business preferred. + Ability to quickly assess risks and communicate complex information in a simple and timely manner. + Ability to establish and build relationships with internal and external partners to maximize effectiveness. + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines. + Strong focus on inclusion, innovative thinking, practical solutions, and providing excellent customer service. + High ethical standards and behaviors. + Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. + Extensive analytical and problem-solving skills. + Able to work autonomously on complex projects. **Georgia Power** is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the Company's promise to 2.6 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable, and affordable energy at rates below the national average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the Company is recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeogiaPower.com and connect with the Company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter (Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power). Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 10462 Job Category: Legal & Compliance Job Schedule: Full time Company: Georgia Power