Corporate Counsel I

EPRI

. Provides legal advice and support to EPRI under the supervision of a senior EPRI attorney .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeSouth Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal analysis, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and licenses, with a strong focus on compliance and risk management. Possesses a solid understanding of intellectual property law and international business practices, complemented by effective communication and problem-solving skills.

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Law DegreeBar MembershipIntellectual Property LawContract DraftingInternational Business Experience

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisContract NegotiationCompliance EvaluationRisk ManagementLicensing TransactionsCorporate GovernanceTax-Exempt Corporation LawInternational TransactionsDrafting Legal DocumentsResearching Legal Issues

Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationSound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Resource PlanningEnterprise Content Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bar Membership in CA, TN, or NC

Industry Keywords

Intellectual PropertyRegulatory ComplianceScientific Research OrganizationsExport ControlGeneral Data Protection Regulation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides legal advice and support to EPRI under the supervision of a senior EPRI attorney
Responds to legal issues and needs for an entire business sector or business area
Prioritizes and juggles competing demands with moderate support from other EPRI attorneys
Assists in providing legal services, representation, and support to EPRI management and staff
Anticipates and manages risk to protect the Institute
Analyzes and negotiates contractual and licensing transactions
Evaluates compliance with applicable law and policy
Drafts, negotiates, and finalizes licenses and agreements with members, funders, contractors, and other third parties
Provides assistance on international and compliance matters
Makes recommendations on variances from standard policies and legal terms
Drafts transactional and other documents, procedures, and processes supporting EPRI policies
Researches and analyzes legal issues involving intellectual property, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and tax-exempt corporation law
Performs other duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law Degree from nationally accredited law school (or foreign equivalent)
Bar membership in good standing in any of the states CA, TN, or NC
Strong ability to express complex ideas orally and in writing
1 - 5 years of applicable experience, having both law firm and in-house counsel experience a plus
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and enterprise content management a plus
Basic knowledge of intellectual property law (licensing) and experience drafting licenses or other contracts
Working knowledge of tax exemption laws applicable to scientific research organizations, licensing (including software) and copyright
Experience with international transactions a plus
Additional requirements for International Corporate Counsel I: Solid international business experience, knowledge of at least one foreign language pertinent to EPRI’s business (preferably two), and familiarity with international compliance issues, such as export control or the general data protection regulation
Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to manage varying priorities and deadlines
Enthusiasm for solving problems and working in a team/collaborative environment
Ability to independently work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors
Exercises sound judgment, particularly in determining when to elevate issues and ask questions