Current Jobs - Legal

In-House Opportunities:

Manager, Benefit Plan Compliance
Our Fortune 500, multinational client is the industry leader in their niche of the energy sector.  As Manager, Benefit Plan Compliance the individual will be charged with the compliance of the U.S. employee benefit programs, including health and welfare and retirement and savings programs.  Responsibilities also include leading certain projects and having responsibility for certain international benefits.  Focus is on compliance and government reporting. Attorneys, individuals from benefits consulting firms, or paralegals should send resumes to liz@rwr.com.  Ref# 1437437

Counsel/Senior Counsel. Mid Atlantic
Come join this Fortune 500 energy company, a leading supplier of energy products and services to wholesale and retail electric and natural gas customers; a major generator of electricity with a diversified fleet of generating units strategically located throughout the US and Canada; among the leaders pursuing the development of new nuclear plants in the US and with revenues of $15.6 billion in 2009.  This attorney will (1) counsel company employees and management on reliability compliance matters; (2) support internal compliance reviews to identify compliance risks; (3) conduct internal investigations to resolve allegations of potential non-compliance; (4) draft and revise corporate and affiliate compliance policies, procedures and agreements; (5) review sufficiency of compliance evidence and helping personnel prepare for external audits; (6) review, analyze and advise management on regulatory developments; and (7) advocate for regulatory actions.  The key to this position is going to be NERC experience (4-10 years).   If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com Ref. # 1437214

Corporate Secretary
Our client, a Fortune 100 multinational corporation with annual revenues of over $32bb in 2009 is seeking a Corporate Secretary to join their outstanding management team. As a result of additional responsibilities, this role will no longer be a part of the function of the Senior VP/General Counsel but will be a separate position.  In this capacity, you will be responsible for managing board and board committee processes and advising on corporate governance, executive compensation and proxy statement disclosure issues; managing processes and logistics to support board and board committee meetings;  attending board and/or committee meetings and drafting associated minutes and related documentation; and preparing SEC filings for the annual proxy statement.  Our client is seeking an Attorney with a minimum of ten (10) years experience specifically working on corporate governance, executive compensation and proxy statement disclosure issues for a Fortune 500 corporation preferably with law firm experience as well. Candidates with only law firm experience will be considered only if they have advised Fortune 500 companies on these issues. Contact: ruths@rwr.com Ref# 1437178

Senior Counsel - Oil & Gas
Excellent opportunity with a Fortune 500 Company in their corporate legal department! Will provide comprehensive oil and gas advice and draft and negotiate significant complex contracts related to exploration and production activities.  The ideal candidate with have experience with mineral leasehold agreements including joint operating agreements, production handling agreements and various contracts related to drilling rigs, engineering, procurement and construction, confidentiality and non-disclosure, upstream activities, and business development opportunities. This position involves a high level of responsibility and autonomy. Ability to communicate effectively with upper management and legal staff is essential. Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and work in a team environment is also required.

For confidential consideration, please e-mail your resume to Tracie Ephross at tephross@rwr.com

Qualified candidates will be discreetly contacted to discuss additional particulars and for authorization prior to the submittal of candidate information to our client for consideration. Ref# 1437155

First US In House Counsel, Texas
Come join one of the largest Exploration and Production (E&P) companies in South America as it expands its US operations.  The company is very well invested in E&P development, in particular in the US.  It seeks its first US attorney, who will report directly to the President!  This attorney must have at least seven (7) years of E&P experience as well as being bilingual (English and Spanish).  In addition to handling E&P matters, this attorney will also have the opportunity to provide the Company with legal advice on local operating matters and support its International Legal Counsel in structuring, developing and concluding legal business in the US, under the corporate guidelines.  Specifically, this attorney will:  provide Management with legal advice on local legal matters; advise on operational activities; handle proceedings, whether in and out of court or in arbitration occurring in the US; monitor upcoming laws that affect the company in the US; advise on the legal aspects inherent in structuring, developing or concluding obtaining goods or services; counsel different committees and assist in identifying risks associated with contracts and the appropriate distribution thereof.  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com  Ref.# 1436937

Senior Counsel, Regulatory, Houston, Texas
Come join this leading North American energy infrastructure company!  This company operates and builds power plants, pipelines and gas storage facilities that supply energy to major markets.  The company is growing by expanding into new businesses (including liquefied natural gas “LNG”) as well as in the pipeline and power arena.  This attorney will have the opportunity to provide comprehensive legal advice to the company and its subsidiaries as well as serve as lead counsel in complex regulatory proceedings before US regulators. The primary responsibilities for this attorney will include overseeing outside counsel on litigation, handling regulatory proceedings (such as certifications or permits) and meeting with regulators.  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com Ref.# 1430969

Regulatory Attorney (Alternative Energy), Texas
One of the world's largest energy companies seeks an energy regulatory attorney with at least 5 years of experience to support its alternative energy business on all state and federal electric regulatory matters, including designing and implementing a compliance program and either drafting and filing, or overseeing the drafting and filing, of all state and federal electric regulatory filings.  In addition to FERC issues, there is also the opportunity to work on NERC, applicable states, regional power authorities and other relevant regulatory authorities’ matters.  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com  Ref. # 1436751

Managing Attorney, East Coast
Pharmaceutical company on Fortune's Global 500 list that has received countless awards for its work environment, diversity and product line (including being named one of the Top 100 companies to work for and being named one of the top 100 companies for working women and mothers) seeks an attorney with at least 10 years experience to be a Managing Attorney.  In addition to managing other attorneys, this attorney will serve as lead counsel to for the business and its leadership team; coordinate external and internal legal support and personally handle sophisticated and critical legal work in the pricing and managed areas (including supporting contracting with all the business’ customers in this area).  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com  Ref #1436376

Intellectual Property/Patent Opportunities: 

Intellectual Property Counsel, Texas
One of the world's largest energy companies seeks a patent attorney to provide be part of a team of domestic and international attorneys that support one of its oil and gas and/or alternative energy businesses.  Specifically, this attorney will have the opportunity to draft, negotiate and interpret the technology and IP aspects of agreements; interact with clients, inventors, patent analysts and others to create, protect, and acquire global IP rights (including preparing and prosecuting foreign and domestic patent applications); manage IP litigation; evaluate third party IP rights and their potential impact; and assist with IP strategies.  Qualified candidates must be patent attorneys with at least 7 years of relevant experience and have at least an undergraduate degree in a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering, physics or mechanical engineering, though geophysics, chemical engineering or geology may also be considered.  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com  Ref #1436337

Intellectual Property Counsel, Chicago area
One of the world's largest energy companies seeks a patent attorney to provide a wide range of patent and technology support.  This attorney will be part of a team of domestic and international attorneys that support one of its oil and gas businesses (which may also include chemicals, downstream, refining, lubricants and/or fuels technology).  This attorney will have the opportunity to: work with inventors and others to protect, create and acquire IP (including preparing and prosecuting patent applications, foreign and domestic); interact with technology and business representatives to create and implement IP strategies; evaluate others’ IP and its potential impact on the company's business; provide counseling on as well as negotiate, draft and interpret contracts for technology and IP-related issues (including licensing and the IP and technology aspects of mergers and acquisitions); and manage IP-related litigation.  Qualified patent attorneys will be admitted to the USPTO, have at least four years relevant IP legal experience (including experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications) and at least an undergraduate degree in a relevant technical field, preferably chemical engineering, biochemistry or chemistry.  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com  Ref #1436350

Patent Counsel
Top Global manufacturer is seeking a Patent Counsel to join their growing Intellectual Property team. Maintain comprehensive patent portfolios on pharmaceutical inventions, and handle global filing and prosecution of patent applications. Identify and assist in pursuing strategies and actions for global patent protection. Draft and prosecute patent applications, licensing, agreements, and possibly some litigation support. Interface with research, regulatory and marketing teams. Preferred professional background includes: 3 or more years of experience in patent prosecution, opinion work, and licensing/IP transaction analysis. Noted for it's collegial environment and great work life balance. Competitive compensation.

Prospective candidates will have a J.D. from a nationally recognized law school,registration with the USPTO and 3 or more years of patent prosecution experience at a major law firm or in house legal setting. A degree in chemistry, biology, food science or nutrition is preferred. Registration with the USPTO. Interested candidates may confidentially contact Vera D. Bolls at vbolls@rwr.com

Law Firm Opportunities:

Lateral ERISA/Employee Benefits Attorney, Midwest
Come join this firm, founded over 50 years ago and one of the state’s largest law firms! The firm offers its clients a broad range expertise in virtually every area of the law and it seeks an attorney with at least 5 years of ERISA or employee benefits and some tax experience to join its team.  Billable requirements are reasonable, even though the work is sophisticated.  These attorneys like to practice “big law” in their “small town” and keep a good quality of life in the process!  The firm has long-term experience in executive compensation and 401(k), pension and welfare benefits plans and includes the full spectrum of employee benefits, compliance, design, problem solving and litigation services to their clients (though this attorney will not actively litigate, unless they would like to do so).  The firm’s clients range from publicly traded, international corporations to professional practices and closely-held organizations.  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com  Ref.# 1436120

Associate Positions, Houston, TX
Well established litigation boutique with excellent and varied client base seeks two associates to join its team.  Specifically, they seek two 3 to 7 year attorneys, one with a background in federal court work and the other with experience preparing coverage opinions.  No portable business necessary, the positions are open because they have too much work for their current attorneys to handle!  The firm has a causal environment, a reasonable billable hours expectation and does not require an attorney to bring in business to make partner!  If interested, you may confidentially contact: cflick@rwr.com  Ref.# 1436756.

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