What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Environmental position at ONEOK?
WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100 years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused. JOB SUMMARYThe Company has an immediate opening for an attorney to work on cutting-edge environmental legal issues. This role involves providing legal advice to the Company on environmental compliance and enforcement matters that range from routine to complex. Such matters may include supporting compliance with reporting obligations (e.g., Clean Air Act semi-annual reporting), determining applicability of various state and federal environmental laws and regulations to projects and operations, developing internal guidance documents to promote compliance assurance, supporting environmental due diligence, evaluating state and federal notification requirements for potential compliance issues, managing resolution of potential enforcement matters with state and federal agencies, and providing legal support for environmental remediation work.This position can be located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or Houston, Texas. Relocation is available for the successful candidate. Open to an Attorney, Senior-level based on experience.Job Profile SummaryProvides legal advice to the company based on analysis, experience, judgment and anticipated impact as is relevant to one or more assigned areas of responsibility.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesCollaborate effectively with and become a trusted advisor to internal business teams.Provide meaningful legal advice to the Company by developing creative solutions that effectively balance legal risks against business interests.Conduct legal research; analyze legal issues; interpret laws, regulations and rulings; prepare and / or review legal and corporate documents; provide internal training; draft internal and external communications.Showcase exceptional writing skills.Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, respect, and decorum when interacting with internal business teams and external stakeholders.Engage (when necessary) and effectively manage outside counsel.Maintain confidentiality of matters and satisfy standards governing professional responsibility / ethics.Create attorney-client relationships with Company leaders that foster free and open communication of issues and incentivize involvement of the legal department in matters.EducationBachelor's Degree.Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited law school and admitted to practice law in a U.S. state.Work Experience3 years relevant legal experience and / or expertise at a top regional or national law firm.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesPossess general working knowledge of clients’ business-area specific operations and general Company-wide operations.Routinely interact with company supervisors and managers.Analytical - accurately identify and assess legal issues and risks for routine matters for assigned area(s) of responsibility and recommend course of action to supervisor.Outside counsel relationships - ability to work with outside counsel to achieve Company results.Strategic planning and process improvement ability - provide relevant information and support initiatives as appropriate.Oral communication - effective one-on-one communication skills with outside counsel and clients; conduct and participate in meetings; and prepare, conduct and participate in presentations to clients - proficient for routine matters in assigned area(s) of responsibility.Planning, organizing - responsible for managing assigned projects.Written communication - clear, concise, and effective written communications, including emails, business letters, and legal memoranda - proficient for routine matters in assigned area(s) of responsibility.Perform independent work - regularly supervised.Effectively work with all members of the legal department, including lawyers, contract administrators, paralegals, and / or legal assistants.Influence on third parties - ability to effectively participate in negotiations on routine assigned matters within assigned area(s) of responsibility, with supervision.Apply basic math formulas.Adhere to Company Core Values - required.Licenses and CertificationsNone required.Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands / RequirementsSedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.Working Conditions / EnvironmentEmployee is subject to inside environmental conditions.TravelTravel in and around office surroundings, plant facilities, and job sites required.DrivingBased on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license.ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military / veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.Expected Salary Range$124,000.00 - $186,000.00#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $124,000 - $186,000
