Associate General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel (Transactional Attorney) - Oahu

About the role

The P NC LEGAL Department of the P LEGAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available at either the Associate General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel level; emphasis is on experience with complex commercial transactions. The vacancy will be filled at whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Job Function

Provides in-house legal services for the benefit of Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries, with an emphasis on complex commercial transactions; and monitors work assigned to outside counsel.

Essential Functions

• Provides legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light (the Companies), including evaluation of complex legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of areas, including business and corporate law (with an emphasis on corporate and commercial transactions and corporate liabilities), federal contracts and federal grants, public utility regulation, labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation, litigation, intellectual property, information technology, telecommunications, privacy and data protection law;
• Develop preventative law programs including training to assist operational managers and their staffs in the handling of their work;
• Advise officers, managers and employees regarding new laws, legal trends, cases and policies pertinent to the Companies;
• Provide work direction and/or monitor work performed by outside attorneys to ensure use of the same is efficient and provides high value;
• Assist in monitoring and managing outside counsel costs, including invoice reviews;
• Direct, provide guidance to and monitor work of Legal Department Legal Assistants;
• Participate as a legal adviser on task forces, committees and special projects, providing creative problem-solving and strategic direction as appropriate, with minimal oversight from supervisor;
• Effectively communicate with senior management on complex legal issues and risks, including preparing and delivering presentations;
• Advocate the companies’ positions externally;
• Assist in the development of the companies’ policies, procedures, and strategies, providing creative problem-solving and strategic direction as appropriate, with minimal oversight from supervisor;
• Handle routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies with minimal oversight from supervisor;
• Provide such other services as attorney’s abilities, education, and experiences enable attorney to perform.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge Requirements: Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (license to practice law and in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar).
• Skills Requirements: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, maintain a high level of attention to details, meet deadlines and deliver a high quality work product. Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking. Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly (both verbally and in writing). Demonstrates a commitment to the Company’s Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence). Demonstrates a strong customer (internal and external) orientation and the ability to generate strong internal client satisfaction. In depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs. Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Companies, and make recommendations to resolve or address the issues. Ability to identify legal options and provide creative solutions. Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities. Ability to make quick decisions on multiple topics and prioritize work demands on a routine basis. Experience Requirements: Minimum of 4 years of legal experience required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge Requirements: Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (license to practice law and in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar).
• Skills Requirements: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, maintain a high level of attention to details, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work product with minimal oversight by supervisor. Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking. Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly (both verbally and in writing) for a variety of audiences in appropriate language (business and/or technical). Demonstrates a commitment to the Company’s Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence). Demonstrates a strong customer (internal and external) orientation and the ability to generate strong internal client satisfaction. Competency in key areas of management and leadership expertise including: superior interpersonal skills, effective relationship and conflict management skills, communication skills, and ability to guide and motivate others in the organization. Ability to prioritize work demands and oversee multiple projects and remain flexible in a demanding and dynamic work environment. Ability to maintain direction and focus and display objectivity and a positive attitude even when placed under stressful conditions. Ability to be a team player, work collaboratively, and delegating work and responsibilities as appropriate. Ability to mentor and train others. In depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs. Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Companies, and make recommendations to resolve or address the issues. Ability to identify legal options and provide creative solutions. Experience Requirements: Minimum of 7 years of legal experience required, with a minimum of three years of concentration in one or more of the specialized practice areas listed in the job requirements.

Pay

The hiring range for the Associate General Counsel (Transactional Attorney) - Oahu [Req ID 10502] position is $141,000 to $156,200.00. The hiring range for the Senior Associate General Counsel (Transactional Attorney) - Oahu [Req ID 10502] position is $159,400 to $179,700. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Hawaiian Electric Companies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

Applications will be screened based on the information provided; in order to assist us in determining qualifications, please upload a current resume and take some time to update your employment information, certifications, etc. The information will flow over to your profile.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website at http://hawaiianelectric.com. Interested individuals should apply online.