Job Description

Work Place Flexibility: HybridLegal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)COMPANY INFORMATIONAt Entergy (NYSE: ETR), we power life. More than 100 years ago, our founder Harvey Couch started this company with a handshake, some sawdust and a vision. Couch wanted to bring safe, affordable, reliable energy to the Middle South - energy that would power the lives of people and communities. Today, Entergy is an integrated energy company engaged primarily in electric power production and retail distribution operations. We own and operate power plants with approximately 30,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity, including nearly 9,000 megawatts of nuclear power. The 13,000 men and women of Entergy deliver electricity to 2.9 million utility customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, generating annual revenues of approximately $10.8 billion. Entergy Corporation is a Fortune-300 company that has won numerous awards for safety, diversity, and social responsibility. Selected awards include:

• Black Enterprise Magazine - Best Companies for Diversity
• Women\'s Business Enterprise National Council - America\'s Top Corporations for Women\'s Business Enterprises
• Corporate Responsibility Magazine - 100 Best Corporate Citizens
• Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce - Best Economic Opportunity and Empowerment Program
• U.S. Department of Labor - Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award
• Points of Light - The Civic 50
• Edison Electric Institute - Business Diversity Innovation Award
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation - Corporate Equality Index

***This role will be filled as a Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel, depending on the candidate\'s qualifications and experience. This role may be filled in Jackson, MS; Little Rock, AR; The Woodlands, TX; New Orleans, LA; or Washington, D.C. The preferred location is either Jackson, MS or Little Rock, AR***Job Summary/PurposeProvides first-rate legal advice in strategically important environmental legal areas, based on sound, considered judgment of relevant facts, law, and policies and procedures. Anticipates issues, develops effective ways of resolving them, and to the extent appropriate, provides continued legal counsel through implementation. Proactively and effectively uses contacts and resources as necessary to accomplish goals. Functions effectively within the larger Company, providing direct support to operations leadership and supporting Entergy\'s communications, investor relations, external reporting, and similar functions concerning environmental issues and litigation.Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities * Manage and advise management on legal aspects of the Company\'s environmental regulatory compliance and responses to any enforcement actions related to the Company\'s nuclear, fossil, and renewable generating fleet and transmission and distribution operations.

• Manage and advise on the Company\'s litigation involving environmental matters.
• Identify and advise on environmental permitting and other environmental risks in the context of operations, commercial transactions and new projects.
• Supervise and manage outside counsel and consultants engaged to assist with environmental litigation and regulatory matters.
• Advise on environmental legal aspects of the Company\'s regulatory and other proceedings.

General Job Duties/Responsibilities * Handle routine tasks without supervision and solving difficult problems with minimal supervision.

• Apply legal principles and knowledge to analyzing business conduct and evaluating compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate in-depth environmental expertise and substantial relevant experience. With only general guidance from supervisors or input from outside counsel, analyze key issues, organize thoughts, advocate and present legal points; draft all documents, negotiate necessary matters, and/or perform other assigned job functions.
• Effectively supervise paraprofessionals and administrative staff; demonstrate interest in developing management skills.
• Function as a strong team player and demonstrate ability to lead project teams to successful resolution.
• Deliver difficult or controversial messages to a wide variety of both supportive and adversarial audiences in a highly-skilled manner.
• Practice focused listening and respectful interaction with others.
• Keep key organizational functions (e.g., management, communications, external affairs, investor relations) apprised of significant developments in environmental matters.

Minimum RequirementsMinimum education required of the positionA Juris Doctorate is required.Minimum experience required of the positionSenior Counsel: 6+ years in a law firm or in-house experience practicing environmental lawAssistant General Counsel: 9+ years in a law firm or in-house experience practicing environmental lawPreferred/Desired: Experience with environmental issues for the power generation industry, including environmental laws and regulations pertaining to all environmental media. Combined experience in both government and private practice preferred.Minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the positionHighly skilled in complex analysis and in trouble shooting/problem solving issues.Established track record in handling environmental regulatory and compliance matters.Solid grasp of rules, guidelines and Company policies governing environmental issues.Strong, persuasive written and oral communication skills and collaborative skills.Detailed industry knowledge, including in-depth understanding of the Company\'s strategic business values and objectives.Desired Profile - Judgment: demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize and integrate data to make the best decision; well-developed understanding of the strategic implications of any and all decisions; demonstrate willingness to make tough business and people decisions.Attitude: consistently demonstrates a sense of personal accountability and collaboration; consistently demonstrates positive, team- oriented approach to tasks, projects and other requests for assistance. Demonstrates personal resiliency in stressful times and willingness to commit the time and effort to get the job done. Not only has the ability, but is willing to use that ability as needed.Flexibility: demonstrated ability to respond effectively to multiple and/or conflicting client demands.Respectful Treatment of Others: promotes recognition of sensitivity to the needs of others.Integrity: stands up for what is right, even in the face of adversity; recognizes fundamental importance of acting ethically.Comportment: supportive of others.Learning and Self-Insight: accurately sees own strengths and weaknesses and changes as needed; demonstrates a passion for ongoing growth and development; and demonstrates creativity.Developmental Mindset: helps coach others to grow both as individuals and as part of an integrated team; is willing to give timely and candid feedback to others. Seeks out job assignments that promote personal and professional development. Possesses sufficient self-awareness to change behaviors that may hinder success.#LI-SP1#LI-HYBRIDPrimary Location: Mississippi-Jackson Arkansas : Little Rock || District of Columbia : Washington || Louisiana : New Orleans || Mississippi : Jackson || Texas : The Woodlands
Job Function: All Other Jobs
FLSA Status: Professional
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 114921
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click to view the EEI page, or see statements below.EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Entergy Pay Transparency Policy Statement: The Entergy System of Companies (the Company) will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company\'s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). and .Pay Transparency Notice:The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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