Director of Legal Services

3 weeks ago

Litchfield Park, United States Liberty Full time

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

As a Director of Legal Services, you will act as lead counsel for Liberty's water utility operations in Arizona and Texas, providing expert legal guidance on matters that drive company success and community impact. As a key member of our team, you'll provide strategic legal counsel across regulatory, business, and operational issues, working closely with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to shape legal strategies that help achieve business goals. If you have a passion for regulatory law and thrive in a dynamic industry, we invite you to bring your expertise to Liberty and help us deliver essential water services to our communities.

Accountabilities
  • Act as Liberty's in-house subject matter expert on regulatory issues, guiding and representing our operations before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCTX)
  • Collaborate with the Arizona and Texas operational teams, including Accounting, Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, and Regulatory departments, to align legal strategies with business initiatives
  • Manage and support rate cases, regulatory dockets, and hearings before ACC and PUCTX, preparing expert witnesses and delivering strategic guidance on case management
  • Analyze, advise, and document complex legal issues related to utility regulation, tariff reviews, legislative changes, compliance standards, and customer relations
  • Advise on legal and business strategies for capital projects and operational decisions, enhancing our ability to meet regulatory and company standards
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, pleadings, regulatory filings, and other legal documents to support business objectives and mitigate risks
  • Supervise and coordinate with external counsel to ensure efficient management of legal matters in Arizona and Texas
  • Support corporate governance functions and assist with due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, and finance transactions, working closely with various corporate functions
  • Provide legal advice on commercial transactions, standardized agreements, environmental compliance, and vendor relationships
  • Oversee and manage litigation matters impacting Liberty's water operations in Arizona and Texas, monitoring case progress and advising executive leadership as needed
  • Engage in other responsibilities as requested by leadership
Education and Experience
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • 5+ years of experience in utility regulatory law or administrative law
  • Licensed to practice law in Arizona and Texas, or eligibility to obtain license, and maintain good standing in all practicing jurisdictions
  • Experience in government or regulated utility environments preferred, including work with operational and contract matters
  • Strong understanding of regulated utility business operations, with the ability to align legal strategies with organizational goals
  • Experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and managing complex commercial agreements
  • Adept at handling complex legal documentation and research
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and executive stakeholders
  • Willing to travel within the U.S. and Canada as needed
  • Valid driver's license and passport required
What We Offer

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy competitive pay that reflects your skills and experience. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage & a 401K plan with a 5% match, effective day one
  • Annual bonus and merit increase eligibility
  • Company sponsored pension program, life insurance, and short-term & long-term disability
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Free Employee Assistance Program & Headspace account
  • 3 weeks of vacation, 5 sick days, 12 paid company holidays, & 3 paid volunteer days
  • Tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, & reimbursement for certification costs
  • Reward & recognition programs, service awards, a great company culture, and a collaborative & flexible work environment

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billionof assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged - Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global,Act Local" business model.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

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