General Counsel

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in: Fargo, ND  

Job Summary
 

Responsible for the legal affairs of the entire organization. Leads and develops the legal strategy of the Company by assisting the business with developing processes and procedures to mitigate risk and support the Company’s strategy. Acts as a strategic business partner by providing legal advice and oversight in complex aspects of the business, including contracts, acquisitions, ethics, privacy, handling of subpoenas, legal filings and any other legal topics.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Essential Functions
Provides legal counsel to the executive team of Border States Electric, as well as the Board of Directors.
Leads and develops the corporate legal strategy for the Company as well as the roles and responsibilities of the Legal Department within the Company.
Acts as a strategic business partner by providing legal advice and oversight in complex aspects of the business, including contracts, acquisitions, ethics, privacy, handling of subpoenas, legal filings and any other legal topics.
Leads all strategic initiatives for management of contracts.
Identifies, develops and implements new contract policies and processes as well as manages the contract change control process.
Develops the negotiation strategy and participates on the negotiation team on complex contractual matters.
Engages with the business to ensure implementation of contract terms and contract compliance.
Serves as lead contact for all communication with various business disciplines for resolution of contract issues and disputes.
Maintains accurate records for all contacts and renewals.
Assists business with the negotiation and legal review of business acquisitions.
Analyzes new law, regulation and contract trends for potential impact on the business as well as the Legal department goals and objectives.
Educates and informs the business about legal concepts and application to the current business environment.
Coordinates the renewal and management of all lines of insurance.
 

 
Non-Essential Functions
Engages outside counsel as needed to assist with legal issues across the Company and manage all external legal support relationships.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.
 

 
QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a minimum of a law degree from an accredited law school and have at least 10 years of work experience.
Experience in a major law firm or corporate legal department with increasing responsibility is required.
Wholesale distribution and broad business experience is preferred.
Requires the ability to read, write and speak in English.
Prefer advanced working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office and/or SAP.
 

Our History

Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 100 locations in 22 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers’ needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.

Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you’re responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.

Mission
Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions.

Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.

Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .

Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?

Equal Opportunity For All

It’s not just the law.  It’s something  we’ve believed in since our founding.  We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.

Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

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