Attorney (Reno or Las Vegas) at NV Energy in Las Vegas, Nevada

Job Description:

NV Energy


Position Title: Attorney (Reno or Las Vegas)

Job ID: 107292

Location: Las Vegas or Reno, NV


Facility: Pearson Building

Department: Legal

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Travel Percentage: None

Description:

Responsibilities

Basic PurposeAssists 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. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.

Requirements

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.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $133,000 (Min) to $156,500 (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.

• Medical
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Wellness
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) fixed contribution – company contributes 4% regardless of employee’s contribution
• 401(k) match – company matches 100% of the employee’s first 6% contribution; immediate vesting
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Identity Theft Protection – company paid
• Visit 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

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