Assistant General Counsel - Portland, Oregon #112505
Company: PacifiCorp
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Assistant General Counsel - Portland, Oregon #112505 Date: Jan
10, 2025 Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 Company: PacifiCorp Join
Our Team! 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 and issues in compliance with federal, state, county and
municipal statutes, regulations and other legal authority.
Represents the company in formal regulatory hearings and/or
board/regulatory meetings, including before California, Idaho,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming public utility commissions.
Provides counsel and legal advice on the interpretation of
statutes, regulations, legal opinions and obligations, including
with respect to regulatory policy and rate proceedings. Reviews and
recommends application of corporate policies to protect the
company's interests and objectives. Prepares and reviews legal
documents. Oversees, selects and directs outside legal counsel as
appropriate. Manages attorneys and other legal staff as appropriate
and provides guidance and training to less experienced attorneys.
The position will be based in the company's corporate headquarters
located in either Salt Lake City, Utah or Portland,
Oregon.Responsibilities Represent the company in state regulatory
or administrative proceedings before the state public utility
commissions, including in integrated resource planning proceedings,
request for proposal proceedings, regulatory policy, tariff
filings, including rate proceedings, renewable portfolio standard
proceedings, complaint proceedings, rulemaking and other regulatory
applications and filingsExperience in ratemaking proceedings.
Provide legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and
representation on state regulatory issues, as well as corporate
policies and issues in compliance with federal, state, county and
municipal statutes and other legal authority.Analyze pertinent
legal and regulatory information.Develop and present
recommendations to senior management within the organizational unit
and the company regarding courses of action to ensure compliance
with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks.Represent
the company on all aspects of litigation related to regulatory
matters.Oversee, select and direct outside legal counsel.Recommend
application of company and department policies and legal controls
to protect the company's interests and objectives.Prepare all forms
of legal documents including pleadings, data requests, data request
responses, testimony, regulatory documents, reports and
presentations.Provide legal support for policy and strategy,
including regional energy issues.Deliver high quality work product
on a timely basis to the company's business units.Consult with
outside legal counsel and provide guidance and training to less
experienced attorneys.Manage attorneys and other legal staff as
appropriate. Requirements Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited
law school and successful completion of bar exam in one or more
states in which the company conducts business, or capable of
becoming licensed in such states.A minimum of eight years of
related experience in a law firm, government or corporate legal
department.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.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 the
company's strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, as
well as the company's policies, procedures, and practices, and
applicable federal, state, and local 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.Ability to assess and interpret external rules and
regulations.Preferences A combination of law firm and corporate or
agency experience.Energy experience and general understanding of
utilities.Additional Information?Req Id: 112505Company Code:
PacifiCorp Primary Location: PORTLAND Department: Pacific
PowerSchedule: FULL TIMEPersonnel Subarea: ExemptHiring Range:
$181,600 - $256,400 This position is eligible for an annual
discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 25% of salary.
Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition
assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid
bereavement leave. For more information, please visit:
https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_USEmployees
must be able to perform the essential functions of the position
with or without an accommodation. At PacifiCorp, we celebrate
diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Career Segment:
Compliance, Law, General Counsel, Pre-Sales, RFP, Legal,
SalesPId1635b41ef70-25660-35252498
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