Senior Counsel

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum three (3) years' experience as a transactional attorney.
• Experience drafting and participating in negotiations of complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to provide proof of license to practice law and maintain currency of license.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to complete at least the State Bar's required minimum hours of accredited continuing legal education (CLE) during each compliance year.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others.
• Ability to draft commercial agreements and meet internal deadlines.
• Ability to provide a source of expertise, training, direction and guidance within a team and across functions.
• Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Ability to use oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills to express opinions effectively, convey information in an appropriate manner and communicate clearly, effectively and persuasively.
• Ability to listen actively, clarify information as needed and convey understanding of the questions, instructions or comments of others.
• Ability to find common ground quickly and identify practical solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate and apply superior analytical ability.
• Ability to make informed decisions in a timely and effective manner, follow procedures and comply with policies based on knowledge of the Partnership's work and services.
• Ability to work with confidential information, materials and files in an appropriate, professional and discrete manner.
• Ability to work independently; with guidance in complex situations.
• Ability to demonstrate strong personal effectiveness skills including integrity, trust, problem solving, decision-making, organizational effectiveness and results orientation.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, create and give professional presentations.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet or exceed performance standards, work independently and demonstrate the initiative to accomplish assigned duties.
• Ability to adapt easily to changing work schedules, respond quickly to changing demands and demonstrate flexibility in the face of change or uncertainty.
• Ability to anticipate new situations and/or changing demands and respond proactively to enhance the Partnership's financial performance.
• Ability to use software and mainframe systems, including e-mail and word processing.
• Demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Partnership's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct and other Partnership policies and procedures.
• Respect and follow safety policies and regulations; scan the environment for objects or people who may pose a safety risk; encourage others to utilize safe and healthy work practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary to light work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to view computer screen, sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate a computer, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to produce quality work in a fast-paced environment with high daily pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work non-standard work hours as needed or required to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work indoors, in an office environment.
• Subject to normal office noise levels.
• Ability to travel occasionally to work or field locations, and/or to attend meetings or training, including overnight stays.