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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

Supports the company by providing legal advice and support on a variety of issues, with a primary emphasis on contract negotiation and commercial support for the energy resource and supply side of the business and a secondary emphasis on managing support of real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support in the drafting, negotiation and administration of all manner of contracts supporting the energy resource and supply side of the business, including master trading agreements (EEI, WSPP, ISDA), power purchase agreements, build-transfer agreements, major equipment purchase agreements, engineering, procurement and construction agreements, and long-term service and maintenance agreements.
• Provide legal support to the company in real estate matters, including eminent domain proceedings and real estate contracting.
• Provide counsel and legal advice on the interpretation of relevant law and regulations, regulatory agency orders and guidance, and corporate policies.
• Develop and present materials to senior management.
• Draft and revise all forms of legal documents including contracts, pleadings, data requests, data request responses, testimony, regulatory documents, reports, and presentations.
• Oversee, select, and direct outside legal counsel, as appropriate in consultation with the General Counsel.
• Deliver high quality work product on a timely basis. 

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 related experience in a law firm, government or corporate legal department. 
• 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.

Preferences

• Prior experience in energy law is a plus.
• A combination of law firm and corporate experience strongly preferred.

Additional Information

Req Id: 107658

Company Code: PacifiCorp

Primary Location: PORTLAND

Department: Pacific Power

Schedule: Full-time

Personnel Subarea: ​ Exempt  

​Hiring Range: $ 145,900 – $ 171,600

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.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential. 

It is PacifiCorp’s policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening