Associate Counsel II - Employee Contract_ (Hybrid Schedule)

SoCalGas • Los Angeles, CA

14d • Hybrid

About The Position

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to
providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern
California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering
commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of
“Glad to be of Service” and provide exceptional customer service today and
ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for
tomorrow.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right
thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in
the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and
affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow. We are committed to
attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the
vibrant communities we serve.

As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward
mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life
balance. Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our
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Primary Purpose
Delivers accurate legal analysis and drafts standard agreements to protect
organizational interests and maintain regulatory adherence.

Requirements

• Requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and active membership in the California Bar or another U.S. state Bar.
• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.
• Legal Drafting - Prepares written legal documents, including a motion, a letter, a brief, a memo, or a contract.
• Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.
• Legal Research - The process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making.
• Legal Advisory - Providing an opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law in relation to a particular factual situation.
• Regulatory Compliance - Ensuring an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes.
• Litigation Management - The act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law.
• Corporate Governance - Corporate governance is the collection of mechanisms, processes and relations used by various parties to control and to operate a corporation.
• Legal Due Diligence - Conducting an assessment of legal risks associated with a business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition. It involves reviewing relevant documents, contracts, and agreements to identify any potential liabilities, obligations, or issues that could impact the outcome of the transaction.
• Documentation & Records Management - Creating, distributing, using, maintaining and disposition of recorded information maintained as evidence of business activities and transactions.
• Commercial Negotiation - The planning, reviewing, analysis and other activities that a buyer and seller conduct to reach an agreement.

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and analysis, staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents affecting the utility industry.
• Drafts and reviews complex legal documents and discovery responses under the supervision of an attorney, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Assists in the development, review, and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Provides legal guidance in a number of regulatory areas such as environmental, ethics, industrial safety, and employment.
• Provides advice and counsel to management and project teams on legal and regulatory issues and related strategy.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of draft legislation.
• Drafts contracts, legal opinions, agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees