Associate General Counsel (Regulatory/Litigation)

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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:

The P NC LEGAL Department of the P LEGAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available.  This position may be filled on Oahu or Kahului, Maui. (Role: Manager)

JOB FUNCTION:

Provide in-house legal services, with an emphasis on public utility regulatory matters and litigation, for the benefit of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light and monitor work assigned to outside counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides legal services, advice and practical solutions in relation to a wide range of public utility regulatory, litigation, and related issues affecting the Companies, including: assessment of legal, regulatory compliance and business risk; representation of the Companies’ before governmental administrative agencies and in court, preparation of legal documents, pleadings, memoranda, motions and regulatory filings; preparation of rate case filings and participation in all aspects of rate case hearing, including discovery, witness preparation, motions practice, drafting memoranda and briefs, etc.; handling all aspects of various litigation matters including commercial, contract, personal injury, and property damage claims, from case inception to judgment and appeals; advising officers, managers and employees regarding proposed legislation, newly enacted laws, legal trends, cases and policies pertinent to the Companies; assisting in the development and implementation of the Companies' policies, procedures, and strategies; advocate the Companies' positions externally. 
• Provide legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light (the Companies), including evaluation of legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of other areas, including business law (with an emphasis on contracts and corporate liabilities), labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation and litigation; 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. Direct, provide guidance to and monitor work of Legal Department Legal Assistants.
• 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. Advocate the companies' positions externally. 
• Assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems for provision of legal services and monitoring of potential areas requiring legal review. Provide such other services as attorney's abilities, education, and experiences enable attorney to perform.
• As assigned, participate 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Requirements

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

Knowledge Preference

• Specialized knowledge in the area of public utility regulation and familiarity with Hawaii Administrative Rules §6-61 (Rules for Practice and Procedure Before the Public Utilities Commission) or similar rules in other jurisdictions.
• Specialized knowledge in the area of litigation and familiarity with Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of the Circuit Courts of the State of Hawaii, or similar rules in other jurisdictions.

Skills Requirements

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, 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 on routine basis.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience required.

Experience Preference

• Experience working with public utility commissions, consumer advocates and legislative bodies on public utility regulatory matters.

• Experience appearing before courts, governmental administrative agencies and/or alternative dispute resolution forums, and working on all aspects of litigation matters from case inception to judgment and appeals.

Role: Manager 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 

Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

Location: Honolulu – Oahu or Kahului, Maui

 Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Associate General Counsel (Regulatory & Litigation) [Req ID 8896] position is $133,200.00 to $173,200.00. The person selected will be placed according to his/her skills and qualifications. 

About Hawaiian Electric Companies
Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 percent of the state's 1.4 million residents. The company is also one of the state's leading employers and a major contributor and supporter of community and educational programs.

The demand for power that has fueled the growth of the Hawaiian Islands has been met by Hawaiian Electric Companies for well over a century. And as the next millennium unfolds, the company is committed to providing quality service and seeking clean local energy sources to power generations of Hawaii families and businesses to come. Visit us at http://hawaiianelectric.com.

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities the candidate possesses which specifically qualifies him/her for the position.

Applicant Certification
By submitting an application for the position, candidates:
1. Authorize the Hawaiian Electric Companies to confirm all statements contained in the application and/or any materials submitted and made a part of the application as they relate to the position and to the extent permitted by law;
2. Authorize and consent to, without reservation, the Hawaiian Electric Companies sharing any and all information regarding previous or present employment, educational training or personal information from their records and from any other source with the hiring department or subsidiary company;
3. Release, discharge, and hold harmless, Hawaiian Electric Companies, from any and all liability for any damage which may be claimed as a result of furnishing such information to the hiring department or subsidiary company;
4. Authorizes release and transfer of all personnel records to be maintained by the hiring company in the event of an inter-company transfer; and
5. Authorize, direct, and consent to Hawaiian Electric Companies and/or its authorized agents to conduct investigations into candidates' background. These investigations may include, but are not limited to searches for information about applicants; record of criminal convictions to the extent permitted by law, education records, professional certifications, personal character references, and employment history.

EEO Statement
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. We actively seek diversity among our employees. We 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.

Hawaiian Electric Companies complies 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 (808) 543-4848.

Affiliate Disclaimer
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Maui Electric Company, and Hawaii Electric Light (“Company”) are Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (“PUC”) regulated companies. The disclosure relating to Affiliate Transaction Requirements that follows is made pursuant to the PUC’s Decision and Order No. 35962, issued on December 19, 2018, and subsequently modified by Order No. 36112, issued on January 24, 2019 in Docket No. 2018-0065.

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. 

Affiliate is defined as “any person or entity that possesses an ‘affiliate interest’ in a utility as defined by section 269-19.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”), including a utility’s parent holding company, except as otherwise provided by HRS section 269-19.5(h).”

Affiliate-Related Entity is defined as “a third party that provides electricity-related services in a regulated utility’s service territory that has a material financial, operational, or ownership interest with an unregulated affiliate of the utility and of whom the utility has reasonable knowledge.” 

For a current list of all Affiliates and Affiliate-Related Entities, please see:
https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/about-us/key-performance-metrics/financial/affiliate-transactions

This list may be amended, updated or revised from time to time without notice.