Basin Electric Power Cooperative · 5 hours ago
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Bismarck, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expBasin Electric Power Cooperative is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide legal administrative support to the Office of General Counsel. The role involves preparing legal documents, coordinating with counsel, and managing various legal and corporate filings.
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Responsibilities
Create, complete and file annual corporate reports in the various states where business is done
Coordinate with internal and external counsel the recording of Uniform Commercial Code financing statements for leases and leased equipment
Prepare confidential and privileged documents for counsel such as Business Practices Committee minutes and reports, legal opinions, employment severance agreements and investigative reports by counsel
Prepare the legal report to the various Boards
Coordinate the preparation legal audit letters
Coordinate first draft of documents for financial transactions, including the annual filing of post-closure financial assurance documents; revise and prepare final documents for financial closings
Oversee legal technology systems, such as contract management, e-discovery, and legal analytics tools
Coordinate, update and file the annual Grayrocks Water Use Report with Nebraska and Wyoming state agencies and environmental entities
Revise BEPC, DCC, PWND and PWSD Indenture documents. Coordinate and participate in the recording of indenture documents with Secretaries of State and Registers of Deed in states and counties where Basin Electric owns property and easements. Maintains charts of said recording information
Track various types of continuing legal education credits for all Basin Electric attorneys. Prepare and timely file reports with states where attorneys are licensed to practice
As delegated by General Counsel, monitor and approve expense reports of OGC staff and division managers of Environmental Services and Property and Right-of-Way
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An associate's degree in business or related field; and 4 years of related experience; or
A high school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED); and 6 years of related experience
Strong understanding of legal procedures and terminology
A valid driver's license
Good understanding of legal procedures and terminology
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of sensitive documents
Proficiency in legal software (e.g., matter management systems, contract lifecycle tools) and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Strong sense of discretion and commitment to confidentiality
Company
Basin Electric Power Cooperative
OUR MISSION We provide wholesale energy and services to our member-owners.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Todd Brickhouse
Chief Financial Officer
Sonya Middlemas
Executive Administrative Assistant to COO
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