Assistant General Counsel - (Litigation) - Portland, OR - #113175

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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

Responsible for handling the most complex legal matters and projects associated with a specific legal specialization(s).  This may include, but is not limited to state and federal litigation.  Represents the company in court and formal hearings.  State regulatory/agency hearings experience a plus.  Manages attorneys and other legal staff as appropriate.

Responsibilities

•    Handle complex legal matters and projects associated with a specific legal specialization including but not limited to state and federal litigation in Oregon, Washington and/or California.
•    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 personal injury and property damage claims, wildfire litigation, environmental and natural resource damages, construction, right of way and contractual disputes. 
•    Experience in state public utility commission administrative hearings a plus.
•    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 and successful completion of bar exam in one or more states in which the company conducts business.
• 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.
• Use oral and written communication to create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
• 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.
• Ability to assess and interpret external rules and regulations.
• Familiarity with creating and maintaining a budget.

Additional Information

Req Id: 113175 
Company Code: PACIFICORP  
Primary Location: PORTLAND     
Department: Pacific Power 
Schedule: Full-time 
Personnel Subarea: Exempt
Hiring Range: $181,600 - $256,400  
This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 25.00% 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_US 

Employees 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.