Job Description
Job Title: Managing Counsel - Renewables Experience: Ten or more years of experience in a law firm, state regulatory agency or in-house setting; renewables development experience preferred Salary: Competitive pay and benefits Location: Little Rock, AR or Portland, ME (hybrid option available)
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020 - Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 - Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023 - Recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers
- High growth renewables business engaged in developing, owning and operating renewable natural gas and clean hydrogen projects nationally - Wholly-owned subsidiary of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Summit's regulated subsidiaries provide safe and reliable natural gas distribution service - Commitment to excellence, diversity, innovation, and safety - Emphasis on serving each other, customers, and communities
- Provide day-to-day legal counsel to the Business at all levels - Review, draft and negotiate various contracts related to the Peaks business - Oversee, manage and mentor small internal legal team - Legal support for Peaks M&A activities - Establish and implement policies and processes within the Business - Effective internal support for Peaks working alongside other functions - Manage Peaks' corporate governance - Serve as a member of the Summit corporate leadership team
- JD from accredited law school - Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one state bar - Ten or more years of experience in a law firm, state regulatory agency or in-house setting - Renewable development experience preferred - Solid transactional and management experience - Experience in real estate law, utility regulation and/or corporate governance a plus
- Business-friendly approach to legal problem solving - Self-motivated, self-disciplined, and results-oriented - Strong ability to mentor and manage effectively - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Desire to learn the Business and new areas of law - Able to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of colleagues - Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Competitive pay and benefits - Medical/dental/vision and other benefits - Flexibility, choice, and support for employees - Equal opportunity employer - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion - Commitment to supporting employees' home and family life.
