Senior Associate General Counsel (Corporate/Public Company) - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Honolulu, HI

84d•Onsite

About The Position

The P Z8 EVP GENERAL COUNSEL Department of the P EVP GENERAL COUNSEL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. This role provides in-house legal services for Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE, and its electric utility subsidiaries. The focus is on securities law, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, administration of executive compensation and retirement plans, capital markets, securities offerings, corporate and commercial transactions, and other legal issues affecting a NYSE publicly traded company and its subsidiaries.

Requirements

Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (license to practice law and in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar within one year).
Thorough knowledge in securities regulation, corporate and business law.
General knowledge in other areas of the law such as executive compensation, contracts, litigation, employee benefits, regulatory, administrative, energy and real property.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work product with minimal oversight by supervisor.
Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking.
Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly (both verbally and in writing) for a variety of audiences in appropriate language (business and/or technical).
Demonstrates a commitment to the Company’s core values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence).
Demonstrates a strong customer (internal and external) orientation and the ability to generate strong internal client satisfaction.
In depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle various projects and programs.
Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Company, and make recommendations to address the issues.
Ability to identify legal options and provide creative solutions.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible in a demanding work environment, handle multiple matters concurrently, remain calm/focused in stressful situations, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Ability to be a team player, work collaboratively, and delegate work and responsibilities as appropriate.
Ability to mentor and train others.
Computer literate, including MS Suite.
Minimum of 7 years of relevant legal experience.
Minimum 3 years of advising public companies on corporate and securities matters (in-house or law firm).

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures Company-wide securities law compliance, including compliance with SEC rules and regulations and NYSE listing standards, Regulations FD and G, administration of the Company’s insider trading policy and managing the Company’s relationship with the SEC and NYSE.
Manages securities issuances, including registered offerings, stock-based compensation and matters relating to the DRIP.
Oversees and assists in the drafting and legal review of all regulatory filings and disclosure documents (e.g., SEC 10-K/Q, 8-K, Proxy Statement) and Section 16 filings (e.g., Form 3, 4 and 5).
Manages full life cycle of debt and equity financings, including drafting and negotiating agreements and supporting instruments, registration statements, board resolutions, etc.
Provides legal advice and services with respect to a wide range of areas affecting the Company, including Hawaii corporate law, general business law, regulatory matters, general corporate governance, securities, finance, executive compensation and benefits and contracts.
Provides such other services as requested by supervisor and consistent with the attorney’s abilities, education, and experience, including assistance with the department’s corporate secretary function.
Assists with any M&A or other corporate transactions.
Assists with compensation and ERISA-based plans, including defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, equity incentive plans, deferred compensation plans and other stock-based plans.
Develops and implements legal training and other educational programs for Company management and employees with respect to rules and regulations, legal trends, relevant cases and policies and procedures related to the federal securities laws, NYSE rules and stock-related matters.
Directs and manages work performed by outside attorneys, ensuring that cost effective, high caliber legal services are provided to the Company.
As assigned, participates as member of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and/or Hawaii Electric Light’s Incident Management Teams (or similar team), and provides support to the same as needed, including any activities required to prepare for incident and emergency response.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.