Sr Attorney/Assistant General Counsel

General Purpose

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.

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.
• Assesses 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.
• 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.

Preferences

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

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

Work Life Balance

• 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

Additional Information

• Req Id: 114718
• Company Code: Pacificorp
• Primary Location: SALT LAKE CITY
• Department: PacifiCorp General Counsel
• Schedule: Days
• Personnel Subarea: Exempt
• Hiring Range: $155,300-$245,630
• This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20.00% of salary.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.
• PacifiCorp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, 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.
• Unless otherwise required by law, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening including for marijuana.
• The company complies with the laws of Washington and California and only obtains and considers positive tests for marijuana in safety-sensitive positions or those covered by U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.