Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Non-Union Position

General Counsel Staff; Portland, Oregon (US-OR)

Hybrid schedule available for Oregon & Washington residents.

Regular FT

Posting # 5395

About Us:

At NW Natural, we offer more than rewarding career opportunities and a vibrant, inclusive work culture. We invite you to join us in providing safe and reliable utility services and renewable energy to better the lives of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be the leader in service excellence, innovation and environmental stewardship for our customers, while building on our strengths as a trusted energy provider and environmental leader for our industry.

In addition to environmental stewardship, we’re also deeply committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NW Natural. Our DEI Council started 21 years ago, and today we continue to foster a culture where all employees can experience a sense of belonging, shared purpose and possibility.

The Role:

We are seeking experienced corporate counsel to join our legal team and support NW Natural’s corporate, financing, and M&A activities. This role will be responsible for advising on a broad range of strategic activities, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, and other corporate initiatives. The successful candidate must be team oriented and comfortable working closely with our business partners and external advisors to advance the company’s growth and investment strategy. This position reports to NW Natural’s General Counsel.

Day to Day:

This position serves as the primary legal partner to the Business Development and Finance teams, including during routine financings and active transactions. The successful candidate will be comfortable collaborating with our business teams and outside counsel on M&A and debt and equity financings and leading smaller M&A transactions, including managing the legal due diligence process, drafting and negotiating transaction documents and managing relationships with outside counsel.

We recognize that strong candidates may not have extensive experience in every area listed and encourage applicants with a solid foundation in M&A and/or financing transactions to apply.

Come on your first day with:

- J.D. degree and attorney license in good standing. - 6+ years of relevant experience in mergers and acquisitions and/or finance and other corporate transactions (in-house or law firm).

- Deep understanding of debt and equity financings and M&A.

- Proven ability to manage multiple complex transactions and competing priorities.

- Adept drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.

- Excellent communication and project management skills.

- Experience in a regulated industry (energy, utilities, infrastructure) preferred.

- Experience with public companies preferred.

- Ability to work collaboratively with business teams and external stakeholders.

What we offer:

Health & Wellness –

- Rich health insurance benefits with competitive employer contribution

- Free access to an online wellness resources platform

Work Life Balance -

- Up to 23 Vacation Days

- 80 Hours of Sick Time

- 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays

- Flexible work arrangements

- 3 weeks paid parental leave

- Green Team / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council / Safety Team / Women’s Network and many other Employee Resource Groups

- 1500 sq foot exercise facility and secure bike room

Financial -

- Meaningful annual incentive bonus opportunity in addition to base salary

- Competitive 401K company contribution and match

- 15% discount on NW Natural stock through Employee Stock Purchase Program

- Up to $5250 a year in tuition reimbursement

- Wellness incentive program

Discounts -

- 20% off natural gas service

- Up to 30% discount at NW Natural Appliance Center

- TriMet Pass for all HQ employees

- Generous discounts with Verizon & AT&T Wireless

Base salary range:

$165,900.00 - $245,350.00 per year, depending on qualifications

Annual Target Incentive:

Grade 26, 20.0% target

Targets are calculated using eligible earnings during plan year participation. Payout, if earned, is based on company and individual performance for each plan year and may range from 0% – 200% of target. Targets are subject to change in subsequent plan years. Must be employed by September 30 in order to receive any prorated payout.

Application Process:

To be considered for this position, submit a complete electronic application including cover letter and resume via our website.

https://www.nwnatural.com/about-us/the-company/careers

Deadline:

11/11/25

Disclosure: We are a drug free workplace and we comply with Federal Drug Free Workplace Act and Department of Transportation regulations.

All applications must be submitted through NW Natural’s Electronic Application System. Resumes submitted via email, fax or mail will not be accepted in lieu of an electronic application.

NW Natural is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace our candidates’ diversity and take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, marital status, genetic information, and all other legally protected characteristics. We forbid discrimination and harassment in the workplace based on any protected status or characteristic. A criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment with NW Natural. Instead, we make individualized assessments regarding qualifications and backgrounds. NW Natural is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation as part of the application process, please contact us at employment@nwnatural.com or (971) 979-6341.

NW Natural does not accept unsolicited submissions or assistance from search firms for posted positions. Resumes submitted by search firms working under a valid and current written contract with NW Natural valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from NW Natural HR/Employment will be deemed the sole property of NW Natural. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by NW Natural as a result of the referral or through other means.