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Hawaiian Electric · 1 month ago

Associate General Counsel (Transactional Attorney) - Oahu

Hawaii, United States

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$139K/yr - $153K/yr

4+ years exp

Hawaiian Electric is a leading provider of electricity and services in Hawaii, committed to meeting the needs of its employees and communities. The Associate General Counsel will provide in-house legal services with a focus on complex commercial transactions and oversee outside counsel work, ensuring efficient legal support for the company and its subsidiaries.

Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Responsibilities

Provide in-house legal services for the benefit of Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries, with an emphasis on complex commercial transactions; and monitor work assigned to outside counsel

Provides legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light (the Companies), including evaluation of complex legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of areas, including business and corporate law (with an emphasis on corporate and commercial transactions and corporate liabilities), federal contracts and federal grants, public utility regulation, labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation, litigation, intellectual property, information technology, telecommunications, privacy and data protection law; develop preventative law programs including training to assist operational managers and their staffs in the handling of their work; advise officers, managers and employees regarding new laws, legal trends, cases and policies pertinent to the Companies

Provides work direction and/or monitor work performed by outside attorneys to ensure use of the same is efficient and provides high value; assist in monitoring and managing outside counsel costs, including invoice reviews. Direct, provide guidance to and monitor work of Legal Department Legal Assistants

Participates as a legal adviser on task forces, committees and special projects. Effectively communicate with senior management on legal issues and risks, including preparing and delivering presentations. Advocate the companies’ positions externally

Assists in the development of the companies’ policies, procedures, and strategies. In addition, assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems for provision of legal services and monitoring of potential areas requiring legal review

Handles routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies

As assigned, participates as member of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and/or Hawaii Electric Light Incident Management Teams (or similar team), or provide support to same as needed

Provides such other services as attorney’s abilities, education, and experiences enable attorney to perform

Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response

Qualification

Law degreeHawaii State Bar membershipCommercial law expertiseContract law knowledgeLegal research skillsAnalytical skillsCustomer orientationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (license to practice law and in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar)

Thorough knowledge in commercial and business law (particularly contract law) with particular attention to the interplay between a multitude of priorities, potential conflicting goals and identified risks, including management of such risks to acceptable levels

General knowledge and familiarity with the legal areas listed in the job requirements and specialized knowledge in one or more of such areas

Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, maintain a high level of attention to details, meet deadlines and deliver a high quality work product

Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking

Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly (both verbally and in writing)

Demonstrates a commitment to the Company's Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence)

Demonstrates a strong customer (internal and external) orientation and the ability to generate strong internal client satisfaction

In depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs

Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Companies, and make recommendations to resolve or address the issues. Ability to identify legal options and provide creative solutions

Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities

Ability to make quick decisions on multiple topics and prioritize work demands on a routine basis

Minimum of 4 years of legal experience required