{"id":16422,"date":"2021-07-27T13:58:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-27T17:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paawwa.org\/?p=16422"},"modified":"2021-07-27T14:29:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T18:29:11","slug":"the-pittsburgh-water-and-sewer-authority-is-seeking-a-candidate-for-the-position-of-chief-corporate-counsel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/the-pittsburgh-water-and-sewer-authority-is-seeking-a-candidate-for-the-position-of-chief-corporate-counsel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a candidate for the position of\u00a0Chief Corporate Counsel.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a candidate for the position of\u00a0Chief Corporate Counsel<\/a>.\u00a0They will provide strategic guidance, consultation, and support to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) senior leadership on a comprehensive range of legal and other associated issues involved in carrying out the mission of the Authority. They will oversee and manage all legal services to ensure maximum protection of the Authority\u2019s legal rights, and to maintain its operations within the limits prescribed by local, state, federal, and applicable law.<\/span><\/p>\n

Responsibilities:<\/b>
\n\u2022\u00a0Develop and lead the Authority\u2019s legal strategy to promote and protect legal matters within the organization, including strategies in preparation for litigation, arbitration, mediation, labor negotiations, financing transactions and administrative proceedings.
\n\u2022\u00a0Provides legal counsel and guidance to PWSA\u2019s CEO and senior leaders on all legal matters relevant to a regulated utility.
\n\u2022\u00a0Represents PWSA in judicial and administrative proceedings, and in negotiations with other state agencies. Serve as an arbitrator or mediator as necessary.
\n\u2022\u00a0Reviews, researches, interprets, and prepares both written and oral opinions, legal memorandum, and correspondence on a wide variety of legal issues.
\n\u2022\u00a0Drafts, reviews, and approves policies and procedures, regulations, and other legal documents.
\n\u2022\u00a0Serve as central point of contact for internal staff, outside counsel and any parties related to compliance or legal issues.
\n\u2022\u00a0Respond to all legal notices including bankruptcies, subpoenas, and other client matters.
\n\u2022\u00a0Manage any dispute resolution and\/or litigation that might arise in the conduct of PWSA’s business\/relationships with external parties.
\n\u2022\u00a0Build and develop in-house legal department; consult with outside counsel as needed on difficult and\/or sensitive issues.
\n\u2022\u00a0Manage the Authority\u2019s ethics program in compliance with rules and regulations.
\n\u2022\u00a0Prepare and\/or reviews documents for construction projects and for the purchase, lease, or sale of goods, services, and professional services including specification, bid documents, request for proposals, and requests for qualifications, bonds, and contractual documents.
\n\u2022\u00a0Maintain and develop knowledge about laws, regulations, and court decisions affecting the Authority.
\n\u2022\u00a0Other duties as assigned.
\n
\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:
\n<\/b>\u2022 Ability to provide competent legal advice and counsel to senior leaders, and represent PWSA in legal proceedings, on a wide range of legal and policy issues.
\n\u2022\u00a0Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations which impact all facets of Authority policy and operations including Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
\n\u2022\u00a0Knowledge of Pennsylvania Utility Commission laws.
\n\u2022\u00a0Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions.
\n\u2022\u00a0Ability to communicate complex legal issues and risks in terms that non-legal colleagues can understand.
\n\u2022\u00a0Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a legal department and staff; and the ability to manage legal services provided by outside counsel.
\n\u2022\u00a0Manage and prioritize a heavy workload while meeting deadlines.
\n\u2022\u00a0Critical thinker and problem solver.
\n\u2022\u00a0Possess sound judgement, logical reasoning, integrity, and good ethics.
\n\u2022\u00a0Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
\n\u2022\u00a0Establish and maintain effective working relationships with one\u2019s supervisor, colleagues, outside agencies, government officials, community representatives, and the public.
\n\u2022\u00a0Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, the ability to operate a personal computer and other office equipment as required.
\n\u2022\u00a0Maintain confidentiality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Education \/ Experience Requirements:
\n<\/b><\/span>\u2022\u00a0The following requirements\u00a0<\/b>list the\u00a0minimum<\/i><\/b>\u00a0education\/training\/experience required to qualify for this job. An equivalent combination of education and\/or experience may be accepted.
\n\u2022\u00a0Must clearly show a Juris Doctorate Degree.
\n\u2022\u00a0Must have passed the Pennsylvania Bar Examination.
\n\u2022\u00a0Must have a current license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
\n\u2022\u00a010+ years of relevant experience within a law firm or corporate legal department. Government and regulated utility experience preferred.<\/span><\/p>\n

General Requirements:
\n<\/b>Applicant must present a current, valid Class C (Class 1) PA Motor Vehicle Operator\u2019s License at the time of application or prior to appointment.\u00a0\u00a0A valid driver\u2019s license must be maintained throughout employment.\u00a0Applicant must have permanent residency within one of the following Pennsylvania counties at the time of appointment and remain a resident within one of the noted counties throughout employment with the PWSA: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Indiana, Washington, or Westmoreland.\u00a0
\n<\/b>
\nExamination:\u00a0<\/b>A drug screen, background check, and\/or physical may be required for appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Physical Demands:
\n<\/span><\/b>\u2022\u00a0The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
\n\u2022\u00a0Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
\n<\/span>\u2022\u00a0The physical demands consist of walking, climbing stairs, finger movements including fine dexterity and coordination, hearing conversation, seeing near and far, and speaking clearly.
\n\u2022\u00a0Frequently bending, stooping, repetitive leg and arm movements, lifting up to 25 lbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Applications:<\/b>\u00a0You may be considered for other available positions based on qualifications provided on your employment application.\u00a0If you have questions regarding your application, please contact the Human Resources Department at:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0PWSA Human Resources Department<\/b>
\n1200 Penn Avenue
\nPittsburgh, PA 15222
\n412-255-8800
\nhr@pgh2o.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

An Equal Opportunity Employer:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The PWSA does not discriminate against anyone based on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, family status, age, or non-disqualifying disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.<\/p>\n

Position: Chief Corporate Counsel
\nDivision: Legal
\nRate: $175,000 – $195,000
\nFLSA: Exempt
\nReports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
\nApplication Deadline: Until Filled
\nAdditional Details:<\/b>\u00a0Chief Corporate Counsel Brochure<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

\n
\n
Apply Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is seeking a candidate for the position of\u00a0Chief Corporate Counsel.\u00a0They will provide strategic guidance, consultation, and support to Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) senior leadership on a comprehensive range of legal and other associated issues involved in carrying out the mission of the Authority. They will oversee and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16422"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16422"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16422\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16427,"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16422\/revisions\/16427"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.linnflux.tech\/paawwa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}