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ABOUT US:

Chugach Alaska Corporation (Chugach) is an Alaska Native Corporation committed to sustainable profitability, celebration of our heritage and responsible ownership of our lands. Formed in 1972 under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Chugach is dedicated to the advancement of our people through meaningful economic and cultural shareholder programs and benefits, retaining our traditional lands and cultural heritage and participating in the economy. This purpose has led us to create a balanced portfolio of business enterprises, financial investments, and land development projects capable of generating prosperity for current and future shareholders. Our family of companies operate in the government, energy, and facilities service industries, with more than 4,500 employees across 150 locations and six countries.  As an Employer of Choice, we offer competitive compensation and benefits, professional development opportunities and more.

CHUGACH’S EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

Chugach is looking for more people who believe that the following behaviors are fundamental to any job: 

1. Always do the right thing                                  
2. Creating meaningful value                   
3. Empowering people 
4. Building community 
5.  Leaving things better than you found them 

SUMMARY/GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB: 

The Legal & Risk Management Associate is a mid-level apprenticeship and is a two-year-on-the-job training opportunity. Under the supervision of the CAC VP & General Counsel, this position assists with the development and oversight of the legal operations management and company-wide enterprise risk management and commercial insurance programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & JOB FUNCTIONS / ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Understands business operations, can identify legal concerns and risk exposures.
  • Collaborates with the Risk and Legal Teams on the design, implementation and monitoring of legal operations, safety, loss prevention and claims management programs.
  • Provides appropriate and timely information to management for prioritizing and guiding decision-making.
  • Assists with reviewing contracts to assess potential liabilities and elevates to supervisor, as appropriate.
  • Assists in the documentation and maintenance of internal legal and risk management procedures and processes.
  • Assists in the gathering and compiling of insurance renewal information and policy audit information for the corporation and its subsidiaries.
  • Assists with management of the company-wide insurance and records management program.
  • Manages certificates of insurance for Corporate and other entities.
  • Identifies problems and assists with the implementation of risk solutions to optimize operations.
  • Participates in meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job duties.
  • Assists with accounting insurance to include allocation and audits.
  • Attends Shareholder Program Participant meetings.
  • Supports various regional shareholder events as directed.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Professional Associations):
MANDATORY 

• Chugach Alaska Corporation shareholder or descendant of a shareholder. 
• Three (3) years of professional level experience in legal support or research, safety, risk management or a related position.
• Demonstrated intermediate skills in the use of MS Office Suite such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, PowerPoint as well as database programs.\
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain Chugach’s Training Without Walls certification within one year of employment.

Knowledge Of: a variety of concepts, practices and procedures relating to risk management and safety; the use of common office machinery including copiers, fax machines, and computers.

Ability To: maintain strict confidence; prioritize projects and complete in accordance with established deadlines; perform duties in a timely, cost-effective manner; provide appropriate follow up; balance multiple tasks and deal with interruptions; perform/evaluate various types of analysis; work professionally with a variety of people and personalities; communicate effectively orally and in writing; complete all mandated training requirements per corporate management directives.

Internal Program Paperwork: Qualification is contingent upon successful completion of Apprenticeship Program documentation. Applicants must complete an Apprenticeship Application and submit to Chugach Shareholder Development at shareholderdevelopment@chugach.com.