Assistant General Counsel - Salt Lake City, UT - #112440
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
Assistant General Counsel - Salt Lake City, UT - #112440 Date:
Oct 5, 2024 Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT, US, 84116 Company:
PacifiCorp JOIN OUR TEAM!PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric
candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of
customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and
diversity, equity and inclusion.General PurposeProvide legal advice
on a variety of complex energy and transactional issues, with a
primary emphasis on energy generation and dispatch, state and
federal environmental regulations and energy markets. Experience
with generation, energy supply and co-ownership and commercial
contracts preferred. Experience with federal energy policy,
securities, litigation, FERC, state regulatory commissions,
corporate law and governance or other specialized areas across the
company a plus. May consult with outside legal counsel and provide
guidance and training to less experienced attorneys.
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for directing strategy and
implementation of the laws related to energy generation, energy
markets and the overlap with state and federal environmental
regulations. Ensure appropriate application of all laws and
regulations related to PacifiCorp's generation, energy management
and supply, corporate and operational activities and
transactions.Assess and mitigate legal risks of company activities
and advise management and other company personnel on legal and
strategic matters.Participate in contract negotiation and ensure
compliance with contract terms.Monitor and maintain current
knowledge of industry trends in legal and compliance matters
relating to the electricity industry and pursue ongoing
professional development to maintain current knowledge on best
practices.Provide legal counsel and direction across departments
within Rocky Mountain Power and PacifiCorp.Handle complex legal
matters and projects associated with electricity generation, supply
and marketing including but not limited to FERC, EPA, DOE,
securities, and litigation.Represent the company in court, formal
hearings, and/or regulatory/agency hearings.Consult with outside
legal counsel and provide guidance and training to less experienced
attorneys.Serve as a primary interface with senior management as
necessary regarding establishment of litigation reserves and
accruals.Draft and negotiate agreements and counsel on compliance,
operations, litigation, and risk management issues.Manage attorneys
and other legal staff as appropriate.RequirementsJuris Doctorate
degree from an accredited law school and successful completion of
bar exam in one or more states in which the company conducts
business (or the ability to transfer to obtain state
accreditation).A minimum of eight years previous law firm,
government or corporate legal experience.Demonstrated in-depth
experience and knowledge of energy, electricity regulatory and/or
energy marketing issues.Familiarity with the political and legal
implications of decisions made by electric utilities.Management
skills including the ability to negotiate with and influence peers
and senior officers on policy and strategic issues.Communication
and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage and
motivate employees.Use oral and written communication to create a
vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other
company leaders.Knowledge of the company's strategic plan,
regulatory and political environment, as well as applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations.Ability to assess
and interpret external rules and regulations. Additional
InformationReq Id: 112440Company Code: PacifiCorp Primary Location:
SALT LAKE CITY Department: Rocky Mountain PowerSchedule:
Full-TimePersonnel Subarea: ExemptHiring Range: $176,300 - $207,500
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance
incentive bonus of up to 25.00% of salary. Benefits: Health care,
retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and
long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information,
please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_USEmployees
must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we celebrate
diversity, equity and inclusion. PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry,
citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including
gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual
orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental
status, marital status or any other category protected by
applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Unless otherwise
required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check and drug screening
including for marijuana. While marijuana is legal in several
states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon
may disqualify a candidate. The company complies with the laws of
Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive
tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered
by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.? Career Segment:
Compliance, Sustainability, Law, Equity, General Counsel, Legal,
Energy, FinancePId89869a9b371-25660-35194303
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