Attorney - Commercial Contracts at ITC Holdings in Novi, MI

JOB SUMMARY

Practices as an attorney and addresses legal matters for the Company on a range of legal issues within the Legal Department’s Contracts and Technology practice group.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Addresses routine and moderately complex issues falling in the Contracts and Technology practice group's area of responsibility.
• Generally, advises on and assists with the completion of transmission interconnection, facility, joint use and other similar utility agreements and advises and assists with procurement contracts.
• Supports the Supply Chain group on legal and contractual matters dealing with procurement contracts.
• Supports the Operations and Engineering groups on legal and contractual matters.
• Coordinates a contract administration process to maintain an inventory of all company contracts and provides information to Company personnel about contracts, as needed. 
• Advises company personnel, makes recommendations on and advocates on behalf of the Company on routine or moderately complex issues; resolves difficult, complex or unusual matters through consultation with more senior attorneys.
• Reviews contracts and other legal documents; participates in negotiating contracts; advises Company personnel on terms of legal documents and potential impacts on the Company.
• Reviews, drafts and negotiates contracts; reviews attachments, exhibits and addenda to ensure compliance with contract parameters.
• Responds to inquiries and researches and resolves problems related to day-to-day contract administration and associated operational issues.
• Assists with managing contract workflow for all contract types, including special projects.
• Conducts legal research and analysis of statutes, case law, agency orders and other precedent; counsel Company personnel through verbal and written communications.
• Coordinates the work of 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 and must be able to practice in state and federal courts.
• Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Two (2) years of experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts; such experience in utility context preferred.
• Utility industry knowledge 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.
• Possess 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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