Sr Attorney/Assistant General Counsel

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.

About the Role

Provides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on corporate policies, actions, and issues in compliance with federal, state, and other legal authority. Represents the company in formal regulatory hearings and/or board/regulatory meetings before the Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming public utility commissions. Provides counsel and legal assistance in the interpretation of statutes, legal opinions, and obligations. Reviews and recommends application of company and department policies to protect the company's interests and objectives. Prepares and reviews legal documents. Oversees, selects, and directs outside legal counsel as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Represent 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.
• Represent the company in informal and formal settlement proceedings, discovery matters, state and federal court, and formal hearings.
• Direct 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.
• Ensure appropriate application of all laws and regulations related to PacifiCorp’s 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.
• Establish policies and procedures consistent with established legal principles and requirements.
• Monitor and maintain current knowledge of industry trends in legal and compliance matters relating to the energy industries and pursue ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge on best practices.
• Consult with outside legal counsel and provide guidance and training to less experienced attorneys.
• Serve as a primary interface with senior management regarding establishment and undergoing of litigation reserves and accruals.
• Manage 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 of 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.

In addition, for Assistant General Counsel:

• A minimum of eight years of 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.

Preferences

• A combination of law firm and corporate or agency experience.
• Experience in state public utility commission administrative hearings.
• Energy industry experience and general understanding of utilities.
• Member of the Utah State Bar preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with match fixed contributions, including a Roth and saving option. For union employees, matching contributions vary by union. For nonunion, PacifiCorp makes a fixed contribution equal to 4% of your eligible pay each year for new hires. In addition, PacifiCorp matches 100% of the first 6% you contribute.
• Life insurance.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Mass Transit Pass for employees in our Portland and Salt Lake City Offices.

Work Life Balance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Time off varies by employee type (Union or Non-Union).
• Paid short-term disability leave and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Bereavement Leave.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental and emotional wellbeing.

Pay

Hiring range: $155,300 - $245,630. This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20.00% of salary.

Primary Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Schedule: Days. Personnel Subarea: Exempt.