Commercial Contracts Attorney - LCRA

Austin, TX

About the Job

With a five-year transmission capital plan totaling nearly $4 billion, and extraordinary growth in our wholesale power service territory in central Texas, LCRA is seeking a motivated and diligent mid-level transactional attorney (8+ years) with excellent verbal and written communication skills and contract drafting and negotiation experience to further LCRA’s mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service.

You will be trusted to:

- provide comprehensive legal support to LCRA’s supply chain group for commercial transactions.
- draft, review, analyze, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including those for goods and services, construction, professional services, manufacturing, industrial services and maintenance, software, non-disclosure, consulting, and other general business contracts.
- provide legal and strategic business advice to ensure contracts are consistent with internal policies and statutory requirements to proactively manage legal risks.
- manage, maintain, and update a suite of commercial contract templates and associated contract playbooks to align with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
- collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders and subject matter experts, including finance, accounting, environmental, cybersecurity, public safety, and others at all levels to ensure that contracts adequately protect LCRA’s interests.
- advise and counsel business units regarding disputes and claims resolution and avoidance to mitigate legal risks to the organization.
- direct supporting staff to help achieve creative, team-driven solutions to legal matters.
- direct and coordinate work of outside counsel as the need arises.
- support other attorneys in defending or prosecuting lawsuits related to transactional matters.

You qualify with:

- Juris Doctor plus eight or more years of relevant experience practicing law as a licensed attorney in the relevant practice area.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas

You are a great fit with:

- meaningful prior experience with a respected law firm or as in-house counsel handling supply chain, procurement, or other inbound transactional matters.
- effective written and verbal communication skills with the goal of instilling confidence in both internal and external stakeholders.
- strong attention to detail, with the ability to work efficiently and independently in order to balance multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Source : LCRA