What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant to General Counsel position at SAZ System?
Industry: Energy – Utilities
Job Category: Legal – Regulatory / Compliance Law
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on a variety of complex legal matters and projects, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission matters and transmission and energy contracts.
Qualifications
Meets the requirements as listed above.
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
Has experience in representing in state regulatory or administrative proceedings before the state public utility commissions.
Has experience in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 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, 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.
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).
