Senior Advisor overseeing legal and regulatory compliance at Desjardins. Leading development projects and advising on business strategies to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
About the role
- 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
- 401k Plan with matching
- Share purchase/match plan
- Leadership Development Program
- Volunteer paid days off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Achievement fund
- Free parking
- Variety of Health & Wellness programs
- Discount and Perks program
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