Assistant, General Counsel
Guidance GroovePortland, Oregon, United States- Full-time
Job Title – Assistant, General Counsel
Location : Oregon, Portland (relocation available). Pay : Base salary $175,000 – $200,000 + bonus.
Job Category
Legal – Regulatory / Compliance Law
Base Pay Range
$150,000.00 / yr – $200,000.00 / yr
Job Description
Provide legal advice on a variety of complex legal matters and projects, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission matters and transmission and energy contracts.
Ideal Candidate
Meets the requirements as listed below.
Has commercial transaction experience negotiating contracts – energy experience a bonus (negotiation purchase power agreements, build transfer agreements, interconnection agreements).
Law firm experience.
From a large market – NYC, DC, San Francisco.
Experience in representing in state regulatory or administrative proceedings before state public utility commissions.
Experience in FERC matters.
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.
8 years previous law firm experience.
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.
Knowledge of the company’s strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Ability to assess and interpret external rules and regulations.
A combination of law firm and corporate or agency experience.
Energy experience and general understanding of utilities.
Bonus
Has completed the bar exam for one or more of these states : Oregon, Washington, California, Utah, Idaho, and / or Wyoming.
Skills
Commission, regulatory compliance, federal energy regulatory commission, energy regulatory, contract negotiation, knowledge of legal implications, energy law, state regulatory proceedings, general ability to assess regulations, commercial transaction, strategic planning, legal advice.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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