Summit Utilities
Overview
Summit Utilities
is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Summit is recognized for growth and workplace excellence, including multiple Best Places to Work awards and Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel based in one of our offices in Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Arkansas, or Portland, Maine, in an onsite or hybrid capacity. We will also consider remote candidates who reside in Texas.
Position Summary Summit’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney with litigation and dispute resolution expertise to join our team. This position is responsible for advising on legal risk and managing litigation, disputes, claims, and related matters across the organization. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across a broad spectrum of legal issues on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
Handle litigation, disputes, and related matters across the organization, including commercial, personal injury, property damage, labor and employment, and real property claims
Coordinate with external counsel, including managing assignments, monitoring fees, and ensuring budget compliance
Advise internal stakeholders on potential and pending disputes; help identify lessons learned and mitigate future litigation risk
Prepare risk assessments and propose resolution strategies
Oversee litigation budgets and drive cost control
Support discovery processes, including eDiscovery and legal holds
Provide counsel on labor and employment-related matters
Manage insurer notifications and related claims communications
Identify and implement improvements to legal processes
Prepare litigation-related reports, including those requested by company auditors
Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams
Develop a solid understanding of the company’s business and operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Work Experience
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
3–4 years of relevant legal experience, including:
Litigation, dispute resolution, and claims management (e.g., commercial, personal injury, property damage, and employment matters)
Complex discovery and eDiscovery, including platform and vendor management
In-house experience is a plus, but not required
Familiarity with real estate law and/or utility regulation is helpful, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong litigation and dispute resolution skills
Business-minded approach with practical, solution-oriented thinking
Ability to influence outcomes through legal insight and strategic guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels
High emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset
Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Eagerness to learn the business and grow legal knowledge
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team
Willingness to travel as needed to support effective collaboration
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Summit is recognized for growth and workplace excellence, including multiple Best Places to Work awards and Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel based in one of our offices in Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Arkansas, or Portland, Maine, in an onsite or hybrid capacity. We will also consider remote candidates who reside in Texas.
Position Summary Summit’s Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney with litigation and dispute resolution expertise to join our team. This position is responsible for advising on legal risk and managing litigation, disputes, claims, and related matters across the organization. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across a broad spectrum of legal issues on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
Handle litigation, disputes, and related matters across the organization, including commercial, personal injury, property damage, labor and employment, and real property claims
Coordinate with external counsel, including managing assignments, monitoring fees, and ensuring budget compliance
Advise internal stakeholders on potential and pending disputes; help identify lessons learned and mitigate future litigation risk
Prepare risk assessments and propose resolution strategies
Oversee litigation budgets and drive cost control
Support discovery processes, including eDiscovery and legal holds
Provide counsel on labor and employment-related matters
Manage insurer notifications and related claims communications
Identify and implement improvements to legal processes
Prepare litigation-related reports, including those requested by company auditors
Build strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams
Develop a solid understanding of the company’s business and operations
Perform other duties as assigned
Education and Work Experience
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. state
3–4 years of relevant legal experience, including:
Litigation, dispute resolution, and claims management (e.g., commercial, personal injury, property damage, and employment matters)
Complex discovery and eDiscovery, including platform and vendor management
In-house experience is a plus, but not required
Familiarity with real estate law and/or utility regulation is helpful, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong litigation and dispute resolution skills
Business-minded approach with practical, solution-oriented thinking
Ability to influence outcomes through legal insight and strategic guidance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels
High emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset
Strong time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Eagerness to learn the business and grow legal knowledge
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a geographically dispersed team
Willingness to travel as needed to support effective collaboration
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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