Sr Attorney/Assistant General Counsel

POWER YOUR GREATNESS

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.



 

General Purpose

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.
• 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. 
• 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 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 Assistant General Counsel would require;

• 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.

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

At PacifiCorp, we understand that living a healthy lifestyle isn’t just about your physical health — your mental, financial, and social wellbeing also play an important role. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to help you live a more balanced lifestyle

Our benefits include:

• 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

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Additional Information

Req Id: 114718 
Company Code: Pacificorp #PM25
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. While marijuana is legal in several states, including Oregon, a positive test for positions in Oregon may disqualify a candidate. 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.