NV Energy
Senior Attorney - Commercial Transaction & Trading
NV Energy - Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, 89101Work at NV Energy
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NV Energy
Job ID:
106977Location:
Las Vegas, NVFacility:
Pearson BuildingDepartment:
LegalFull/Part Time:
Full-TimeRegular/Temporary:
RegularTravel Percentage:
NoneRegular_Shift:
N/A
Basic Purpose
Negotiates and drafts conrtacts and provide legal advice on the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and corporate policies in compliance with federal, state, county, and local statutes and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Negotiates and drafts letters of intent, engineering procurement and construction contracts, acquisition agreements, build transfer agreements, and power purchase agreements for renewables projects.
Advises company with respect to ownership and management of real property assets and interests in Nevada, including rights of way and easements. In addition, advise the company with respect to compliance with laws and regulations of federal (primarily the Bureau of Land Management), state and local regulatory agencies applicable to such property interests.
Provides counsel and legal advice on the interpretation of contracts, statutes, regulations, contractual disputes, and corporate policies.
Negotiates and drafts energy trading agreements including NAESB, ISDA, WSPP and EEI and related confirmations as well as confidentiality agreements.
Develops and presents recommendations to management regarding courses of action related to contracts, disputes, and transactions, to ensure compliance with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks.
Selects, oversees, and directs outside legal counsel and reviews and approves outside counsel invoices. 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.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work ExperienceJuris 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 seven years' experience in a law firm, government, or corporate setting.
Minimum of two years' experience in the energy industry (experience in other regulated industry considered).
Specialized Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of:Energy trading and renewable energy, including solar, storage, wind and geothermal energy issues and projects.Tax issues related to energy transactions including investment tax credits and production tax credits.
Demonstrated skills such as:Verbal and written communication and interpersonalImplications of proposed actions or positions and respond appropriately in internal and external forumsWorking seamlessly with business unit clients as part of the business teamWorking with and managing outside counsel to cost effectively achieve desired outcomesMaintaining project timelines, to manage and prioritize multiple matters, and deliver on commitments.
Equipment and ApplicationsPCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Work Environment and Physical DemandsGeneral office environment. No special physical demands required.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $153,200 (Min) to $180,300 (Mid); Up to 20% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.
Benefits
We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.MedicalPharmacyDentalVisionLife Insurance & AD&DWellnessFlexible Spending Accounts401(k) fixed contribution - company contributes 4% regardless of employee's contribution401(k) match - company matches 100% of the employee's first 6% contribution; immediate vestingAdoption assistanceTuition AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)12 paid holidaysParental leaveMilitary leaveBereavement leaveShort-term and long-term disabilityIdentity Theft Protection - company paidFlexible Work Schedules (depending on position) - ask the hiring manager for more informationVisit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered
EOE/Veteran/Disability
At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanResources@nvenergy.com or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711
PI796a81f7c7ca-35216-34097805
Job ID:
106977Location:
Las Vegas, NVFacility:
Pearson BuildingDepartment:
LegalFull/Part Time:
Full-TimeRegular/Temporary:
RegularTravel Percentage:
NoneRegular_Shift:
N/A
Basic Purpose
Negotiates and drafts conrtacts and provide legal advice on the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and corporate policies in compliance with federal, state, county, and local statutes and regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Negotiates and drafts letters of intent, engineering procurement and construction contracts, acquisition agreements, build transfer agreements, and power purchase agreements for renewables projects.
Advises company with respect to ownership and management of real property assets and interests in Nevada, including rights of way and easements. In addition, advise the company with respect to compliance with laws and regulations of federal (primarily the Bureau of Land Management), state and local regulatory agencies applicable to such property interests.
Provides counsel and legal advice on the interpretation of contracts, statutes, regulations, contractual disputes, and corporate policies.
Negotiates and drafts energy trading agreements including NAESB, ISDA, WSPP and EEI and related confirmations as well as confidentiality agreements.
Develops and presents recommendations to management regarding courses of action related to contracts, disputes, and transactions, to ensure compliance with applicable legal authority and minimize legal risks.
Selects, oversees, and directs outside legal counsel and reviews and approves outside counsel invoices. 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.
Ensures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Essential Education, Skills, and Environment
Education and Work ExperienceJuris 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 seven years' experience in a law firm, government, or corporate setting.
Minimum of two years' experience in the energy industry (experience in other regulated industry considered).
Specialized Knowledge and SkillsDemonstrated knowledge of:Energy trading and renewable energy, including solar, storage, wind and geothermal energy issues and projects.Tax issues related to energy transactions including investment tax credits and production tax credits.
Demonstrated skills such as:Verbal and written communication and interpersonalImplications of proposed actions or positions and respond appropriately in internal and external forumsWorking seamlessly with business unit clients as part of the business teamWorking with and managing outside counsel to cost effectively achieve desired outcomesMaintaining project timelines, to manage and prioritize multiple matters, and deliver on commitments.
Equipment and ApplicationsPCs, word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
Work Environment and Physical DemandsGeneral office environment. No special physical demands required.
Compensation
Annual Salary: $153,200 (Min) to $180,300 (Mid); Up to 20% Short Term Incentive Plan target opportunity at the discretion of the company. This is a non-represented position.
Benefits
We offer the following benefits for non-represented employees. For represented employees, we offer many similar benefits plans and programs with specific terms negotiated in the collective bargaining agreement.MedicalPharmacyDentalVisionLife Insurance & AD&DWellnessFlexible Spending Accounts401(k) fixed contribution - company contributes 4% regardless of employee's contribution401(k) match - company matches 100% of the employee's first 6% contribution; immediate vestingAdoption assistanceTuition AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)12 paid holidaysParental leaveMilitary leaveBereavement leaveShort-term and long-term disabilityIdentity Theft Protection - company paidFlexible Work Schedules (depending on position) - ask the hiring manager for more informationVisit our Corporate website for detailed information and other benefits offered
EOE/Veteran/Disability
At NV Energy, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. 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.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at our company, please contact Human Resources via email at HumanResources@nvenergy.com or call our HR Help Desk at (702) 402-5500 and select '0' or Fax your request at (702) 402-0031. TTY Sensory Impaired - 711
PI796a81f7c7ca-35216-34097805