Associate General Counsel

Min 4 yrs required

Full-time

No

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The Hawaiian Electric Companies are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate General Counsel to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong legal background and a passion for making a positive impact in the community. The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated professionals and will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal issues and projects. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for advancement, this role offers a rewarding and challenging career path.



Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Location: Honolulu, O'ahu - Kahului, Maui - or - Hilo, Hawai'i Island

Salary Range: $135,900 - $150,200

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of legal experience required

Department: P NC LEGAL Department

Company: Hawaiian Electric Companies



Key Responsibilities:

Provide 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.
Provide 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.
Participate 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.
Assist 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.
Handle routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies.
As assigned, participate as a member of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and/or Hawaii Electric Light Incident Management Teams (or similar team), or provide support to same as needed.
Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.



Qualifications:

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).
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, meet deadlines and deliver a high-quality work product.
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.
Demonstrated ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to make quick decisions on multiple topics on a routine basis.



Benefits:

Competitive compensation package.
Opportunities for challenge and advancement.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more.
Commitment to employee development and training.



To apply, please submit your application online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.



Equal Employment Opportunity:

Hawaiian Electric Companies are equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employers. We actively seek diversity among our employees and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity/expression), ancestry/national origin, disability, marital status, arrest and court record, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws. We further encourage individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.



We comply with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the candidate to the HR Service Center at .



Affiliate Disclaimer:

Hawaiian Electric Companies are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission regulated companies. By submitting your application, you understand and acknowledge that, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate, said Affiliate will be required to make a one-time payment to the Company in an amount up to twenty-five percent (25%) of your base annual compensation. In addition, if you are hired by the Company and subsequently transferred, assigned or otherwise employed by an Affiliate or an Affiliate-Related Entity, for a period of one year, you cannot appear in negotiations or otherwise interact directly with the Company or work on the same matter that you worked on while with the Company.

Not specified

Competitive compensation package, opportunities for challenge and advancement, investment in employees' development, opportunities for training, health and wellness programs

Not specified

Ability to work independently, make mature business and legal judgments, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, conduct legal research, analyze legal issues, remain flexible in a demanding work environment, make quick decisions on multiple topics, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, deliver high quality work product

Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association, license to practice law in Hawaii

Interested individuals should apply online and clearly indicate their qualifications for the position.

Qualification and Experience Law degree and membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association, license to practice law in Hawaii, minimum of 4 years of legal experience

Legal