Senior Corporate Attorney

5 days ago


Portland, Oregon, United States PacifiCorp Full time
Overview

PacifiCorp is a leading energy company seeking an experienced attorney to provide legal support for its operations.

Estimated Salary: $176,300 - $207,500 per yearJob Description

The Assistant General Counsel (FERC) role is a key position within our organization. As part of the Pacific Power department, you will work closely with senior officers and peers to provide expert legal advice on complex matters related to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issues and transmission and energy contracts.

This position requires strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to create a clear vision and effectively interface with other company leaders. You will be responsible for managing attorneys and other legal staff as appropriate, ensuring that all laws and regulations are applied appropriately.

A minimum of eight years' previous law firm experience is required, along with demonstrated in-depth knowledge of legal and/or regulatory issues, familiarity with the political and legal implications of decisions made by the company, and management skills to negotiate with and influence peers and senior officers on policy and strategic issues.

As a seasoned attorney, you will monitor and maintain current knowledge of energy industry trends in legal and compliance matters and pursue ongoing professional development to stay up-to-date on best practices.

Responsibilities
  1. Provide legal support on FERC matters
  2. Provide legal support on commercial matters, including drafting, negotiating, and administration of all manner of contracts supporting energy transactions
  3. Provide legal counsel and direction within a major operational unit
  4. Ensure appropriate application of all laws and regulations, including PacifiCorp's tariffs, related to PacifiCorp's corporate and operational activities and transactions
  5. Assess and mitigate legal risks of company activities and advise management and other company personnel on legal and strategic matters
  6. Establish policies and procedures consistent with established legal principles and requirements
  7. Represent the company in court, formal hearings, and/or regulatory/agency hearings
  8. Consult with and manage outside legal counsel and provide guidance and training to less experienced attorneys
  9. Manage attorneys and other legal staff as appropriate
Requirements
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and successful completion of bar exam in one or more states in which the company conducts business
  • A minimum of eight years previous law firm experience
  • Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge with legal and/or regulatory issues
  • Familiarity with the political and legal implications of decisions made by the company
  • 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 the company's policies, procedures, and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
  • Ability to assess and interpret external rules and regulations
Benefits

PacifiCorp offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit our website.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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.



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