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Qualifications
The most suited candidate will be adequately qualified for the role with extensive legal and regulatory understanding, excellent communication competencies, and efficient leadership abilities
The attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree and the passing of bar exams in pertinent jurisdictions, or the ability to obtain licensure, are required
Applicants who have a substantial experience of at least eight years practicing law in a corporate, governmental, or law firm setting are encouraged to apply
Demonstrating expertise in legal and regulatory affairs, with hands-on experience in ratemaking adjudications
Adeptness in articulating thoughts orally and in text is an important characteristic
Proved proficiency in steering and persuading top management toward strategic concerns
Having experience in the energy sector and being familiar with the regulatory landscape is advantageous
It is advantageous to have worked in both law firms and corporate or agency settings
Benefits
Health care coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Disability compensation for short-term and long-term cases
Paid bereavement leave
The annual pay for this role can range from $176,300.00 to $207,500.00
Up to 25% of the employee's salary may be awarded as a performance-based incentive bonus every year
Responsibilities
The job involves providing legal advice, representation, and assessments on corporate policies and issues related to regulations
Furthermore, you will have to represent the organization in regulatory hearings, lead legal staff, and supervise private attorneys
PacifiCorp's involvement in state regulatory proceedings before public utility commissions necessitates the services of an assistance to represent them in the filing of rate and policy documents
Some common state and federal regulations that may require legal assessments and recommendations include labor and employment laws, environmental regulations, tax laws, and financial regulations
It is important to stay up-to-date with changes and updates regarding laws and regulations to ensure that the company is adhering to the most current standards
Supervise and lead external legal advisors as required
Create official documents, comprising court filings and administrative paperwork, as part of legal filings
Supervise and nurture legal team members who are at the initial stages of their legal careers
By providing expert advice and analysis, assistance can help identify key issues and develop strategies to address them in a collaborative manner
Deal with litigation cases arising from regulatory affairs while providing top-notch legal aid
Job description
Corporate Counsel

Job Summary of Corporate Counsel:

An opportunity is currently available for an Assistant General Counsel to join the Portland, Oregon based team of PacifiCorp. The job involves providing legal advice, representation, and assessments on corporate policies and issues related to regulations. Furthermore, you will have to represent the organization in regulatory hearings, lead legal staff, and supervise private attorneys. The most suited candidate will be adequately qualified for the role with extensive legal and regulatory understanding, excellent communication competencies, and efficient leadership abilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities of Corporate Counsel:
• PacifiCorp's involvement in state regulatory proceedings before public utility commissions necessitates the services of an assistance to represent them in the filing of rate and policy documents.
• Some common state and federal regulations that may require legal assessments and recommendations include labor and employment laws, environmental regulations, tax laws, and financial regulations. Legal experts can help companies understand how these regulations affect their business and provide advice on how to comply.
• It is important to stay up-to-date with changes and updates regarding laws and regulations to ensure that the company is adhering to the most current standards.
• Supervise and lead external legal advisors as required.
• Create official documents, comprising court filings and administrative paperwork, as part of legal filings.
• Supervise and nurture legal team members who are at the initial stages of their legal careers.
• By providing expert advice and analysis, assistance can help identify key issues and develop strategies to address them in a collaborative manner.
• Deal with litigation cases arising from regulatory affairs while providing top-notch legal aid.

Qualifications and Experience of Corporate Counsel:
• The attainment of a Juris Doctorate degree and the passing of bar exams in pertinent jurisdictions, or the ability to obtain licensure, are required.
• Applicants who have a substantial experience of at least eight years practicing law in a corporate, governmental, or law firm setting are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrating expertise in legal and regulatory affairs, with hands-on experience in ratemaking adjudications.
• Adeptness in articulating thoughts orally and in text is an important characteristic.
• Proved proficiency in steering and persuading top management toward strategic concerns.
• Having experience in the energy sector and being familiar with the regulatory landscape is advantageous.
• It is advantageous to have worked in both law firms and corporate or agency settings.

Benefits of Corporate Counsel:
• Health care coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Disability compensation for short-term and long-term cases
• Paid bereavement leave

Salary:
• The annual pay for this role can range from $176,300.00 to $207,500.00
• Up to 25% of the employee's salary may be awarded as a performance-based incentive bonus every year.

About Company:

If you are seeking a job with an electric energy provider that values customer satisfaction, sustainability, and diversity, look no further than PacifiCorp. Our flagship location in Portland, Oregon, is home to an invigorating work environment where employee development is celebrated. Join us today and become an integral part of a progressive team that is shaping the energy landscape.