Associate General Counsel/Counsel II (Hybrid, Limited Remote)

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

This position will serve as a lawyer reporting to the senior managing general counsel in the transactional and regulatory legal practice group. You will be working with business partners in the Gid Operation, Transmission and Regional Markets groups to further key business strategies and projects and provide counsel and advice with respect to federal and state regulatory considerations and represent the company before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and potentially the Oregon Public Utility Commission. You will be one of the primary lawyers in the Legal Department for regulatory issues relating to transmission planning and operations and FERC matters generally.

This position will serve as a legal advisor assisting the Company in complying with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations. You will also advocate for company positions, potentially representing the company in contested proceedings before regulatory agencies. The successful candidate will be joining a practice group and legal department that prizes and fosters a culture of collaboration with business partners and among lawyers, creative problem-solving, and results.

PGE supports career progression, and this role will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate’s applicable skills and experience at either the Assistant General Counsel or Counsel II.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Requires a Juris Doctor degree.

Eight to 15 years practicing (in private practice, in-house, or government) in connection with transmission regulatory and FERC matters.

Admitted to Oregon State Bar bar (or able to be admitted within 6 months of employment)

General Competencies

Physical and Cognitive Demands Cognitive

Schedule/Attendance

Environment: Office/Hybrid/Travel within PGE Service Territory

PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite, however, these arrangements may need to change due to business needs or changes in responsibility. For this position, PGE will consider applicants who will work remotely or offsite with only occasional presence required in Portland, Oregon. We will consider a fully remote individual in the following states only: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

Compensation Range:

$132,160.00 - $281,710.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.