Director of Legal Services managing legal issues for regulated utilities in the central U.S. Reporting to Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Liberty Utilities.
Responsibilities
Act as in-house subject matter expert on regulatory, business and operational legal issues
Work closely with the Liberty Leadership Team and the regulatory, operations, accounting, customer service, engineering, and finance departments
Handle complex legal issues and provide advice and counsel related to utility regulation
Develop legal and business strategies relating to capital projects, regulatory filings, operational matters and other business decisions
Draft and review legal opinions, regulatory filings, and rules and regulations
Provide legal advice on probable legal or other impacts of proposed changes in rules, regulations, and applicable laws
Manage outside legal counsel
Represent Liberty operating utilities before state and federal regulatory commissions and other organizations
Requirements
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
At least seven (7) years of experience in utility regulatory law
Strong preference for electric utility experience both at the state and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Must be licensed to practice law or eligible to obtain licensure in Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri or Oklahoma
Prior legal experience in government and/or the regulated utility environment required
Understanding of key business issues and requirements of regulated utilities
Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible with traveling within the U.S. and Canada required
Benefits
Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
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