Attorney

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Las Vegas, NV • 2h ago

JOB DESCRIPTION

Basic Purpose

Assists senior legal team in providing legal advice on interpretation of statutes, regulations, orders, contracts and corporate policies. Represents the company in judicial and regulatory forums and commercial negotiations.

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.

Drafts and revises contracts, including but not limited to power purchase agreements, engineering procurement and construction contracts and purchase agreements.

Represents the company in judicial, regulatory, or administrative proceedings in federal, state and local forums, including proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada. Provides counsel and legal advice on the interpretation of statutes, regulations, legal opinions, and corporate policies.

Drafts and revises all forms of legal documents including contracts, pleadings, discovery, testimony, regulatory documents, reports, and presentations.

Develops and presents regarding courses of action to ensure compliance with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks.

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 accredited U.S. law school, as well as qualification for membership with the State Bar of Nevada (within one year of starting the position). Minimum of one year experience in law firm, government, or corporate setting.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of:

Legal drafting, including commercial contracts, legal memoranda, pleadings and discovery.

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

Demonstrated skill such as:

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.

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

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 may be required.

Note: Immigration Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any @type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but is NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For more information regarding work visas, please visit www.uscis.gov.

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: 10005566

Job Category: Legal

Job Schedule: Full timePay Range: $134,800.00-$168,500 Up to 20% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.

Sponsorship: No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Business: NV Energy

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