Senior Attorney of Securities & Corporate Governance

Southern California Edison • Rosemead, CA

255d • $227,400 - $341,100 • Hybrid

About The Position

Become a Senior Attorney of Securities & Corporate Governance at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be primarily responsible for ensuring SCE's and Edison International's compliance with securities laws, advising management on disclosure issues, drafting disclosure, and monitoring legal developments in securities laws. You will report to a Director/Managing Attorney and will also work in other areas of the Section as needed. You must be able to work independently, be attentive to detail, identify legal and business risks, and communicate effectively with senior management. We are seeking a candidate who has the ability to simultaneously manage a wide range of assignments, work quickly and effectively under pressure, and prioritize activities. A high level of professionalism, diplomacy and judgment is also essential. Your primary responsibilities will include working closely with SCE's financial reporting staff to prepare the companies' Securities and Exchange Commission filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K; monitoring and advising management on new legal requirements and disclosure practices among peer companies; providing legal advice regarding compliance with securities laws and sensitive disclosure issues, including Regulation FD; managing the process relating to summarizing the contingent liabilities of the company; providing support to the Corporate Secretary's office, including preparation and review of audit committee materials, resolutions and minutes; and responsibility for the company's compliance program for the prevention of insider trading.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Eight or more years of experience practicing law. Your combined experience can be at a law firm, corporate in-house setting, or government authority.
• Current member in good standing of the State Bar of California or willingness and ability to become accredited as such.

Nice To Haves

• Significant relevant legal experience with federal and state securities laws, including the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Regulation FD, Regulation G and Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Utility industry experience.
• Experience working with financial statements.
• Strategic problem solver with strong analytical ability and business acumen to provide legal advice within a business context.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team, including the ability to promote positive cooperation within the legal team, with other SCE personnel, and with outside counsel.
• Experience interacting with senior management and non-lawyer clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex legal analysis to craft strategies and interpretations which anticipate the outcome of important and uncertain legal and factual issues, ensuring legal compliance.
• Leads the development and implementation of legal strategies and SCE's position on changes in laws and regulations.
• Collaborates with the most senior levels of SCE and represents the company at significant public, business and legal gatherings, interacting with government officials, industry bodies and clients, as required.
• Develops SCE's legal strategy to select, retain, manage and evaluate effective outside counsel.
• Guides corporate policy on regulation development, business processes, safety, ethics and compliance, operational efficiency, future business models, with business acumen, creativity, and legal expertise.
• Leads the provision of legal advice on aspects of corporate development and strategic initiatives while driving cross-functional alignment.
• Conducts all aspects of regulatory litigation, which includes leading legal strategy and preparing all pleadings.
• Leads SCE regarding regulatory and enforcement agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on complex legal matters, including the drafting and preparing of regulatory filings, testimonies and reports and advocating company positions at hearings.
• Oversees the execution, structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiation of complex agreements, including identifying legal and business risks and recommending solutions.
• Oversees compliance with federal and state securities laws and corporate governance requirements, including identifying legal and business risks and recommending solutions.
• Oversees the organization's docket of litigation and investigation matters, ensuring a sound strategy for engaging with outside counsel and internal legal teams.
• Ensures the protection of all its physical, financial and cybersecurity assets, and properly accessing and managing private customer data, proprietary information, confidential medical records, and other types of highly sensitive information and data with the highest standards of conduct and integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree