Job Details

Associate General Counsel (Transactional Attorney) - Oahu

The P NC LEGAL Department of the P LEGAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has a Management vacancy available. (Role: Professional)

Job Function:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

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 (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.

Skills Requirements:

• 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.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience required.

Location: Honolulu Oahu

Hiring Range: The hiring range for the Associate General Counsel position is $138,600 - $153,200. 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.

EEO Statement: Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including 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) ###-####.

Nearest Major Market: Honolulu Nearest Secondary Market: Hawaii