Sr. Legal Counsel

Position: Senior Legal Counsel

Reports to: General Counsel

Employment Classification: Exempt, Full Time

Anticipated Start Date: July or August

Office Location: Portland Metro Area, Oregon, USA

Role Posted: May 15, 2025

Application Deadline: Priority consideration will be given to applications received by Monday, June 2nd 12:00 pm PST. We reserve the right to close the application process early or keep the posting open based on candidate volume and progress in the recruitment process.

Compensation*: Competitive salary range: $138,900 - $176,100 commensurate with skills and experience, Earning potential with sustained high performance is up to $194,700

Energy Trust is committed to pay equity. Energy Trust is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience and training.

Interview Process:

BACKGROUND

About Energy Trust of Oregon

Energy Trust of Oregon is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. We serve Oregon customers of Portland General Electric, Pacific Power, NW Natural, Cascade Natural Gas and Avista, and SW Washington customers of NW Natural. Year over year Energy Trust is recognized as one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work For in Oregon.

Our Vision

Clean, affordable energy for everyone.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We recognize the lack of diversity in our industry, and we actively seek to address it with our hiring and retention practices as well as our values. We believe every person and their lived experience is integral to building a vibrant culture and delivering effective services to all customers we serve. We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, and we encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience to apply.

Our Location

Energy Trust provides for a range of work location options, including remote, hybrid and in-office work. We are open to candidates who live throughout Oregon and Washington. The Sr. Legal would be expected to report to the office on a quarterly basis, at minimum for all staff meetings, as well as for other in-person team meetings as determined by the General Counsel.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal and Contract Services team. Reporting to the General Counsel, our Senior Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal and compliance advice to Energy Trust across the organization’s programs and operations, while supporting our energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. The ideal candidate is an experienced legal generalist with strong legal experience in contracts and commercial transactions as well as legal compliance matters, preferably with experience in the energy or utilities sectors.

This position is expected to report to the Portland office quarterly at a minimum for company wide all staff meetings, as well monthly for in-person team meetings as determined by the General Counsel.

What You’ll Do:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

The above information is designed to outline the major functions and position requirements of this job. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected, nor address the performance standards that must be maintained.

Benefits

What You’ll Get:

Note to Applicants:

Applications will only be accepted via our career portal: https://apply.workable.com/energy-trust-of-oregon/

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that candidates from certain demographics are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification—for example, women and People of Color. At Energy Trust we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace—if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Energy Trust of Oregon is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Energy Trust of Oregon is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

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