Organization Name:

Mirabito Energy Products

Organization Background:

Since 1927, Mirabito has been family owned and operated. Mirabito provides energy products for families and businesses throughout upstate New York, Western Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Mirabito Energy Products offers a variety of products, including heating oil, propane, natural gas, coal, gasoline, diesel fuels, and kerosene. In addition to being an energy provider, Mirabito owns and operates 108 convenience stores throughout Central New York, making Mirabito a convenient stop for customers and one of the largest convenience store chains in Central New York. At Mirabito, we are proud of our history and of all our Mirabito family of companies. Our customers are the most important element to our success and we strive to understand and meet their needs. If we can be of service to you, whether it’s for energy products or gas and groceries on the way home, we’re there to help.

Company LinkedIn:   

https://www.linkedin.com/company/miabito-energy-products/

Role Category: 

Corporate

TITLE SVP, General Counsel
EOE
STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability
status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DESCRIPTION Position: SVP – General Counsel
Reports to: Chairman & CEO
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
 Mirabito Energy Products seeks an experienced and dynamic General Counsel to
lead our legal department. As the principal legal advisor to the company, the General
Counsel will play a critical role in providing comprehensive legal support and strategic
guidance to ensure compliance, manage risks, and contribute to achieving business
objectives. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of Mergers &
Acquisitions, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Law, and the ability and willingness
to handle all legal and quasi-legal tasks and assignments.
RESPONSIBILITIES – include and are not limited to:
 Legal Advisory:
o Provide expert legal counsel to executive leadership on various matters
related to the energy industry, including regulatory compliance, contracts,
and corporate governance.
 Contract Management:
o Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, such as supply
agreements, distribution agreements, and vendor contracts, ensuring legal
compliance and alignment with the goals of one or more areas of Mirabito’s
business: convenience stores; wholesale/commercial/retail fuels;
electric/natural gas distribution and sales; on-site service.

 Mergers & Acquisitions:
o Provide legal support in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic
transactions including due diligence, negotiation, and contract drafting.

 Real Estate:
o Drafting, negotiation and administration of real estate agreements and
documentation including letters of intent, purchase & sale agreements,
leases, deeds, easements, etc.
 Corporate Secretarial & Governance:
o Advise on corporate governance matters, ensuring compliance with
applicable laws and regulations. Maintain corporate minutes, annual state
filings, ownership records, etc. for Mirabito and various subsidiaries and
affiliates.

 Additional tasks and responsibilities will fall within areas such as
(not all included):
o Litigation Management
o Regulatory Compliance (Environmental and other)
o Debtor/Creditor, Collections, UCC filings
o Bank financing documentation
o Employment & Labor Law
o Outside Counsel Management / Legal Cost Control
o Intellectual Property management
QUALIFICATIONS – include and are not limited to:
 Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership
 Licensed to practice in New York or qualified to attain New York In-house counsel
registration
 Strong transactional experience that includes real estate transactions and mergers &
acquisitions
 Ability and willingness to handle all manner and levels of legal and quasi-legal tasks
and assignments
 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
 Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
 Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Other preferred experience/attributes – include and are not limited to:
 5+ years of experience in an in-house legal environment
 Corporate Secretarial
 Outside counsel management
 Legal/Compliance Staff management
 Experience representing clients in one or more areas of Mirabito’s business:
convenience stores, wholesale/commercial/retail fuels, electric/natural gas distribution
and sales, and on-site service
 Practice experience in one or more states in which Mirabito operates: New York,
Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Vermont, and Massachusetts
The list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities is partial but is the most accurate for the current job.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description and to require that other tasks be performed when
the circumstances of the job change. (For example, emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technical
development.)

Interested Applicants Can Apply Here