Attorney - Corporate & Securities

JOB SUMMARY

Practices as an attorney and addresses legal matters for the company on a range of legal issues within the Legal Department's Corporate and Securities practice group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Addresses routine and moderately 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 equity administration; manages matters related to corporate governance; and provides legal support to the company regarding general corporate matters.
• Advises company employees, makes recommendations and advocates on behalf of the company for routine to moderately complex issues; resolves difficult, complex or unusual matters through consultation with more senior attorneys.
• Contributes to development of Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-3, 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.
• Provides legal support regarding matters of public disclosure, including participation in quarterly earnings release activities.
• 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.
• Analyzes and reviews statutes, regulations, orders, case law and other precedent or rules; advises company employees 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; counsels company employees through verbal and written communications.
• Oversees outside counsel and other vendors retained to assist on Legal Department matters.

REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited law school or relevant, equivalent experience and/or education.

• Licensed to practice law.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney.

• Experience with public company financial reporting preferred.

• Experience with corporate and financing transactions preferred.

• 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 sound analytical problem-solving and documentation skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors and individuals inside and outside the company.

• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to handle multiple projects with conflicting priorities.

• Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Word and email applications in performing job duties.

• 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.

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