About Us

Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also  transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities.  As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.

Our benefits include:

• Medical coverage on date of hire

• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan

• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire

• Long Term Incentive Plan

• Option to enroll in Deferred Compensation

• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays

• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

Visit our Benefits & Perks page for more information on benefits provided to regular, full-time employees.

About The Position

The Director & Assistant General Counsel’s primary responsibilities are to provide leadership and supervision of a legal team, and to provide legal strategy, representation, advice and counsel and proactive support to facilitate achievement of the Company's objectives in a manner that complies with the law and manages business risk appropriately. This position is responsible for managing Labor and Employment legal advice to Human Resources functions and Labor Relations functions. This role reports to the Senior Director Legal (Non-regulatory).

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership to the Labor and Employment legal team which includes direct reports (attorney) and indirect reports (shared paralegal and legal assistant support). 

• Refine and execute the labor and employment legal strategy and the broader corporate strategy.  Align work plans with resources accordingly.

• Provide strategic, operational guidance/support and legal advice related to labor and employment legal issues and matters with both excellence and a continuous improvement mindset. 

• Develop and manage the Labor & Employment budget in conjunction with the Legal Operations team.

• Use seasoned judgment and legal analysis to work with and advise the business, human resources and labor relations professionals and other business leaders on a variety of legal risks and liabilities, as well as provide guidance and practical solutions for various employment & labor-related matters, including labor arbitration, grievances and labor contract negotiations.    

• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and advise regarding necessary policy and/or practice changes.

• Advise and/or provide training to the company on substantive related legal topics.

• Participate on cross-organizational teams to provide legal advice and support and to enable the company to achieve its goals.

• Manage relationships with external counsel, using judgment on which matters may be completed internally versus those that are best outsourced.

Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required. 

• Ten (10) or more years of relevant and progressive labor and employment legal experience in a legal environment required.  

• Five (5) or more years of people management/leadership experience required.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor and employment laws, including labor-legal experience is preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong business sense and good judgment.

• A solid understanding of business concepts.

• An extensive understanding of labor and employment legal concepts and a strategic, balanced approach.

• Strong people and team leadership skills.

• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal).

• The ability to articulate a strong vision and inspire others in achieving this vision.

• Ability to build relationships and work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Information:

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include candidate testing and/or an individual aptitude or skill-based assessment.  Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.

Compensation Range:

$188,900.00 - $292,800.00

At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance. Director and above positions also include a Long-Term Incentive Plan and the option to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.