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Corporate Counsel

Tampa Electric Company
paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Tampa
Feb 17, 2026
Title:Corporate Counsel Company: Tampa Electric Company State and City: Florida- Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days Corporate counsel provides advice and legal services to the officers, management and operating personnel of the affiliates of TECO Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates (primarily Tampa Electric Company and Peoples Gas System) in connection with all aspects of both routine and complex business transactions, particularly with respect to wide variety of technology agreements, general procurement contracts, and related matters PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advises the officers and management of TECO Holdings, Inc., and its subsidiaries, on the legal issues involved in matters and on the structuring and handling of commercial transactions and other related corporate business activities. Anticipates and guards against legal risks facing the company. Advises all business units regarding a wide variety of technology agreements, including software licensing, technology outsourcing, hardware purchases, maintenance and support arrangements, technology outsourcing, SaaS and other cloud transactions. Works collaboratively with the Technology department with respect to technology-related compliance issues. Review, interpret, draft and negotiate contracts and project documents for transactions. Manages outside counsel in legal matters in which they are engaged. Conducts or participates in educational and training seminars and workshops for employees of TECO Holdings, Inc. and other operating companies of TECO Holdings, Inc. Conducts and coordinates research into a variety of legal issues. As needed, may develop and recommend company and/or operating policy and procedural improvements and assists in various other assignments as requested by General Counsel or Associate General Counsel. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited United States college or university in accordance with TECO Holdings education policy. Licenses/Certifications Required: Must be a member in good standing of a state bar and be willing to seek admission to the Florida Bar. Experience Required: A minimum of 3 years legal experience. Preferred: 5 years of legal experience in commercial transactions with a focus on technology agreements. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) Required: Must be multi-task oriented and have the capability to balance said duties in a high- profile, fast paced working environment. Good drafting, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline. Leadership Competencies: * Speaks up on Safety, Health and the Environment * Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity * Drives Operational Excellence for Customers * Builds Strong, Collaborative Relationships * Develops People and Teams * Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change * Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!! Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w/ company matching Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more! STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment. TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures. TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement The contractor 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) ADA policy It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s. Application accommodations Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed. Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.