Sr Attorney - Procurement (Reno or Las Vegas)

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Las Vegas, NV • 21h ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

Basic Purpose

Provides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation to the company on various procurement related contracts. Acts as the company's primary attorney responsible for assisting business units in drafting and negotiating procurement related contracts. Advises and represents the company in contract disputes. Assists the business units in administering contracts to ensure contractual rights and obligations are properly fulfilled. Reviews and recommends application of corporate policies to protect the company's interests and objectives. May assist with other contractual and commercial matters with which the company is involved, including but not limited to real estate transactions, power purchase or sale arrangements, transmission service arrangements, construction agreements and other agreements typically encountered in the energy industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on a wide range of legal issues involving federal, state, county, and municipal statutes, regulations and other legal authority, as well as corporate policies.

Advises company on contractual rights and obligations of the company in connection with the contracts to which the company is a party. Drafts, revises and negotiates procurement contracts and other contracts to which the company is a party. Drafts and revises all forms of legal documents including contracts, pleadings, data requests, data request responses, testimony, regulatory documents, reports, and presentations. Works with business units to administer contractual commitments and ensures the interests of the company are properly protected.

Represents the company in contractual disputes with vendors and service providers, including properly documenting defaults or other failures of a counterparty to perform under the terms of the applicable contracts. Develops and presents recommendations to senior management regarding courses of action to ensure compliance with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks. Oversees and directs outside legal counsel, to the extent outside counsel is utilized.

Recommends application of corporate policies and legal controls to protect the company's interests and objectives. Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company. Monitors and enforces all compliance requirements for area of responsibility.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Education, Skills, and Environment

Education and Work Experience

Juris Doctorate degree from an American Bar Association accredited U.S. law school, as well as membership with the State Bar of Nevada within one year of starting the position. Minimum of three years of experience in law firm, government or corporate setting.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to assess implications of proposed actions/arguments and respond appropriately in internal and external forums.

Research and analysis techniques and application of federal, state and local government laws and regulations

Demonstrated skill such as:

Ability to work and communicate with business units to understand purpose and scope of contracts.

Ability to work as a team member, to maintain project timelines, to manage and prioritize multiple legal initiatives, and deliver commitments.

Ability to process significant contract review and administration case load in an organized and timely manner. Knowledge of is required.

Equipment and Applications

PCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

General office environment. No special physical demands required. Same-day and overnight travel required.

ABOUT US

NV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.

ABOUT THE TEAM

NV Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10004417

Job Category: Legal

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Travel Requirements: No Travel Needed

Pay Range: $155,300.00 - $194,100.00 Up to 20% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company.

Relocation Assistance: Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements

Business: NV Energy

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