Assistant General Counsel, Power Supply

Clean Power Alliance

44d•$219,753 - $351,605•Hybrid

About The Position

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (AGC), Power Supply to provide legal representation, advice, and support to its Power Supply team. This role involves reviewing and analyzing contracts, negotiating power purchase agreements, managing energy transactions, and ensuring compliance with energy regulatory requirements. The AGC will also support other CPA departments on matters related to power supply and energy policies. The position reports to the General Counsel and requires expertise in the energy sector, including contracting, California Independent System Operators (CAISO), and California's energy regulatory environment.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight.
Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.
Expertise and experience in the energy sector, long term and short term contracting, including master agreements under the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) or WSPP.
Working knowledge and experience with California Independent System Operators (CAISO), including familiarity with CAISO’s tariffs, business practice manuals, and rules of conduct.
Knowledge and experience with California’s energy regulatory environment.
Excellent written, speaking, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical matters and instill confidence.
Ability to identify and address legal issues in ongoing operations and new business objectives.
Developed business sense with ability to quickly understand CPA’s business objectives and assess and anticipate legal and risk issues impacting CPA’s enterprise.
Demonstrate good judgment and integrity.
High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; and the ability to translate complex technical information into non-technical language.
Have a strong work ethic and be comfortable taking initiative/working in a fast-paced environment.
Work well on diverse teams and be highly collaborative.
Superior time management skills and situational awareness to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and escalate key issues.
Maturity of judgement and integrity.
Must be able to work at a desk and on a computer for prolonged periods.
A law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Must be admitted to the California State Bar or otherwise authorized to practice law in California.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in energy, regulatory, public agency, administrative law, or policy space; at least 5 of those years must include legal experience.

Nice To Haves

Top-tier law firm (AmLaw 200) or relevant in-house experience a strong preference.

Responsibilities

Provide legal representation, advice, and counsel to the Power Supply team.
Review and analyze contracts, including power purchase agreements and short-term confirmations.
Negotiate energy contracts and participate in competitive solicitations.
Manage or operate CPA's assets or products.
Trade or reconcile CPA's energy transactions.
Ensure compliance with statutory or energy regulatory requirements.
Provide advice and counsel to CPA's Power Supply team on procurement issues, legislation, and regulatory decisions.
Support other CPA departments on issues related to power supply or state/federal energy policies.
Advise on onboarding new resources, resource optimization, market operations, settlements, and asset management.
Represent CPA in legal discussions with resources in operation.
Understand asset ownership requirements as CPA launches Power Ready Phase 2 and explores transmission line ownership.
Review, draft, and assist with compliance reporting and communications with regulatory agencies, including IRP and RPS plans.

Benefits

Paid time off
Health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental
Life and long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending accounts
Transportation allowance for hybrid employees
Automatic enrollment in a 401(a) plan with an employer contribution of 6% of the employee’s annual salary
Up to a 4% employer match contribution for the 401(a) plan
Full medical coverage at the Kaiser Platinum level for employees and dependents
Dental and vision insurance
Contributions to a wellness plan (dependent on Board approval)
Professional development opportunities (dependent on Board approval)
Retention incentive (dependent on Board approval)