Attorney III - Transactional - Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA)

The position reports directly to the General Counsel or a supervising Attorney IV. This position provides legal support to JEA regarding operations and transactional matters. Work assignments include negotiating and drafting complex contracts (procurement contracts, construction contracts, grant agreements contracts, permits, licenses, etc.), real estate and finance documents, interlocal agreements, legal opinions, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents. Preference is given to attorneys with previous public utilities experience. Knowledge in open government laws, public records, and ethics is preferred but not required. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel or a supervising Assistant General Counsel IV as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained. Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares high priority opinions on complex legal issues. Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues. Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents. Rev