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In-House
Attorney
Electric Power - Transactional
Litigation
Litigation - Whistleblower - CFTC
Min 5 yrs required
General Counsel Duties: Responsible for the administration and coordination of all corporate legal affairs. Legal support for the business operations of the company and litigation Management are core responsibilities of the new General Counsel. Managing outside counsel. Working with the CEO and teaming with the senior management team, plays an important role in the management of the Company by serving as the Company’s principal legal adviser. Lead the Company’s Legal Team Directs the Company’s legal team (both inside and outside counsel) to insure that a talented, service-oriented, experienced, and cost-effective legal team supports the business. Completes assigned projects specified by the CEO, and provides legal support for the Company’s operations. Providing legal support as needed by the Officers and other members of PGE management on complex transactions, financing, administrative proceedings before the Oregon Public Utility Commission and other government agencies, and employment matters. Lead the Company’s Ethics and Compliance and Internal Audit Teams Directs Ethics and Compliance and Internal Audit to be best in class. Lead the Company’s FERC Compliance Team Directs the FERC Compliance Department to achieve superior outcomes with FERC, NERC and WECC requirements. Responsible for providing legal support for the review, negotiation, drafting and legal interpretation of contracts and licensing agreements. Management of Litigation Responsible for managing the Company’s litigation, including the significant litigation related to the Carty Generating Station. Manage Company’s Securities Compliance Program Supervises the management of the Company’s insider trading policy and responsible for the preparation and timely filings of the Company’s SEC filings. Manage Company’s Corporate Governance Responsible for providing legal advice and corporate governance support for the Board of Directors, including managing the preparation for Board and Board Committee meetings and annual Shareholder meetings. Manage Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement Overall responsibility for the research, writing and production of the annual Proxy Statement and is in charge of supervising the coordination and the administering of all legal requirements for the Company’s Annual Shareholder’s Meeting.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: A university degree and a JD Degree are required. 5 years sitting General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel of publicly-held company. Significant regulatory/utility industry experience with company with $2 B revenue. A member of and business partner of senior management. Experience in managing significant litigation matters. Proven people management experience. Extremely strong negotiating skills. Expertise in corporate governance, and securities compliance. Membership in the Oregon State Bar is preferred. A very well respected legal leader with 20+ years’ experience as an attorney, preferably with a combination of law firm and in-house positions. Complete employment application.
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