Sr Attorney/Assistant General Counsel

Responsibilities

• Represents the company on state regulatory matters in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming before the state public utility commissions, including rate cases, integrated resource planning proceedings, request for proposals proceedings, tariff filings, complaint proceedings, rulemakings, renewable portfolio standard proceedings, and other regulatory applications and filings.
• Represents the company in informal and formal settlement proceedings, discovery matters, state and federal court and formal hearings.
• Responsible for directing a legal segment with multiple specialized areas including large customers, electrical service, personal injury and property damage claims, wildfire litigation, environmental and natural resource damages, construction, right of way and contractual disputes.
• Ensures appropriate application of all laws and regulations related to PacifiCorp’s corporate and operational activities and transactions.
• Affirms and mitigates legal risks of company activities and advises management and other company personnel on legal and strategic matters.
• Establishes policies and procedures consistent with established legal principles and requirements.
• Maintains current knowledge of industry trends in legal and compliance matters relating to the energy industries and pursues ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge on best practices.
• Consults with outside legal counsel and provides guidance and training to less experienced attorneys.
• Serves as a primary interface with senior management regarding establishment and undergoing of litigation reserves and accruals.
• Manages attorneys and other legal staff as appropriate.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school as well as the successful completion of the Bar exam in one or more states in which the Company conducts business, or capable of becoming licensed in such states.
• A minimum of five years legal experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to assess implications of proposed actions/arguments and respond appropriately in private and public forums.
• Knowledge of research and analysis techniques and application of federal, state, and local government laws and regulations.
• Project management and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, budgets, and deliver commitments.

Qualifications

• A minimum of eight years previous in-house or law firm experience that includes discovery disputes, depositions, hearings, jury and bench trials, appeals.
• 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.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Public speaking and advocacy.
• Project management.
• Leadership and team management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option.
• Life insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Bereavement Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.