Law Clerk

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Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has been an industry leader since 1897. We promote professional and personal development in a work environment that is supportive and responsive. We understand the importance of our services and the individuals who uphold our reputation.
Joining our team means that you have a multitude of benefits that support you in and out of the workplace such as- full medical dental and vision benefits 401k paid time off tuition assistance learning and development opportunities employee assistance program and more. To learn more please visit

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Vice President General Counsel & Secretary the Law Clerk will be responsible for supporting and assisting the Vice President General Counsel & Secretary in overseeing all corporate governance and securities law compliance matters to ensure that the Board of Directors and Officers of Middlesex Water Company have the proper resources and organization to discharge their fiduciary duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Board of Directors Support: Support the Vice President General Counsel & Secretary in preparing and distributing materials for board and committee meetings drafting resolutions managing board/committee communications and recording meeting minutes.
• Securities and Corporate Legal Advice: Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of matters including but not limited to SEC filings (10-K 10-Q and 8-K) and other securities law disclosures stockholder proposals stakeholder engagement executive compensation disclosures Section 16 filings Section 13 filings and other securities regulatory compliance matters.
• Corporate Governance: Support the Vice President General Counsel & Secretary in the development and implementation of best practices in corporate governance ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations and listing requirements of NASDAQ.
• Collaboration with Internal and External Stakeholders: Collaborate and communicate with Middlesex Water internal teams including but not limited to Accounting Investor Relations and Treasury Human Resources and with outside SEC and governance counsel to manage legal risks effectively.
• Proxy Statement: Participate in the process for preparing and filing the proxy statement including the assembly of data and disclosures from the Legal/Risk/Corporate Secretary Department and the Board of Directors and Board Committees.
• Corporate Secretarys Office Management: Support the Vice President General Counsel & Corporate Secretary in the day-to-day operation of the Corporate Secretarys office ensuring efficient and accurate management of corporate records documents and filings.
• These responsibilities will include the following support for the Legal Department and the Office of the Corporate Secretary: maintaining of the Companys corporate records maintaining of the Companys real estate and property rights records assist with the preparation of all Board of Directors meetings all Board of Directors Committee meetings and the Annual Meeting of Shareholders recording of the minutes of Board of Directors meetings and Board of Directors Committee meetings in the absence of the Vice President General Counsel & Secretary maintaining all employee Director and officer compliance reporting to the Legal Department and advising the Vice President General Counsel & Secretary on corporate governance policies and best practices.
• The successful candidate will bring a strong sense of initiative/ownership/ accountability to the tasks for which they are assigned. The ability to be versatile and manage a varied range of communications and duties efficiently and creatively onsite is necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar of New Jersey or eligible to be admitted to the bar of New Jersey on reciprocity within 3 months of hiring date.
Minimum of 7 years of practicing law with a focus on securities law and corporate governance.
Experience advising board of directors committees thereof and senior executives of a publicly-traded company.
Strong understanding of securities laws associated with periodic reporting securities offerings insider trading as well as Section 16 and Section 13 filings.
Familiarity with stockholder proposals executive compensation and related SEC regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and analytical ability.
Detail-oriented and highly organized with proven ability to handle multiple priorities and take initiative to resolve issues.
Creative thinker and open to challenge.
Eager to learn and support a busy department with diverse areas of practice.
High sense of discretion. Ability to work with a sense of urgency.
Able to work independently with limited supervision and as a team.
Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business.
Proficient in full suite of Microsoft Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Publisher.
Valid Drivers License in good standing as occasional travel will be required.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $65586 $98380 annually based on experience and qualifications.
Total Rewards Package Includes: - Medical dental and vision coverage (effective first of the month after hire).
401(k) with company match.
Company paid life and disability insurance.
Paid time off and 12 paid holidays.
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

ADA/Physical Requirements:

This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment including computers phones photocopiers scanners and filing cabinets.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit talk and hear and must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
The employee is frequently required to stand walk use hands to handle or feel reach with hands and arms and move about inside the office to access files office machinery and other work materials.
This position requires constant operation of a computer and other office equipment such as printers copiers calculators and telephones.
The employee must have the ability to visually inspect and review hard copy and electronic documents. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for approximately 50% of the time and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Use of written verbal and auditory communication and information sources is required to perform job duties effectively.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Work Authorization & Pre-Employment Requirements:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. All candidates must successfully pass a drug screen pre-employment physical background check and possess a valid drivers license in good standing (if required for the position).

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Positions:
For positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) the use of marijuana (including medical marijuana) or any controlled substances whether prescribed or otherwise is strictly prohibited under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Such use is a violation of federal law and will disqualify candidates from CDL-required positions.

Pay Transparency:
This job posting complies with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law (effective June 1 2025) which requires employers to disclose salary ranges benefits and other compensation in job advertisements.

Recruitment Fraud Alert:
We have noticed an increase in recruiting impersonations across the industry where scammers attempt to obtain candidates personal or financial information through fake interviews and offers.
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Any outreach claiming to be from Middlesex Water Company or its subsidiaries that does not come from these domains should be ignored.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Middlesex Water Company and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicant Communication:
Please note: No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.