The vacancy will be filled at whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate. (Role: PROFESSIONAL)Associate General CounselJob FunctionProvides in‑house legal services for the benefit of Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries, with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Human Resources, Construction, Federal Contracts, Cyber/Privacy, IT/OT, Environmental; and monitors work assigned to outside counsel.Essential FunctionsProvides legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light, including evaluation of complex legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of areas such as business and corporate law (emphasis on corporate and commercial transactions and corporate liabilities), federal contracts and federal grants, public utility regulation, labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation, litigation, intellectual property, information technology, telecommunications, privacy and data protection law; develops preventative law programs and training to assist operational managers and their staffs.Advises officers, managers and employees regarding new laws, legal trends, cases and policies pertinent to the Companies.Provides work direction for and monitors work performed by outside attorneys to ensure use of the service is efficient and of high value, assists in monitoring and managing outside counsel costs, including invoice reviews, and directs and mentors Legal Department Legal Assistants.Participates as a legal adviser on task forces, committees and special projects, communicates with senior management on legal issues and risks, prepares and delivers presentations, and advocates the Companies' positions externally.Assists in developing the Companies' policies, procedures and strategies, and implements policies, procedures and systems for legal services and monitoring of potential areas requiring review.Handles routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies.Provides other services as a lawyer's abilities, education and experiences allow, and performs duties as assigned.Participates in Company emergency response activities as required.Basic QualificationsKnowledge RequirementsLaw degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (a license in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to the Hawaii bar).Thorough knowledge in commercial and business law, especially contract law, with attention to managing risks across priorities and goals.General knowledge and familiarity with the legal areas listed in the job requirements and specialized knowledge in one or more of those areas.Skills RequirementsAbility to work independently, manage time effectively, maintain high attention to detail, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work.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.Demonstrates a commitment to the Company's Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence).Strong customer orientation and ability to generate high internal client satisfaction.In‑depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle multiple projects and programs.Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Companies and provide creative solutions.Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.Ability to make quick decisions on multiple topics and prioritize work demands routinely.Experience RequirementsMinimum of 4 years of legal experience.Senior Associate General CounselJob FunctionProvides in‑house legal services for the benefit of Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries, with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Human Resources, Construction, Federal Contracts, Cyber/Privacy, IT/OT, Environmental; and monitors work assigned to outside counsel.Essential FunctionsProvides legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light, including evaluation of complex legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of areas such as business and corporate law (emphasis on corporate and commercial contracts and corporate liabilities), public utility regulation, labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation, litigation, information technology, intellectual property, telecommunications, privacy and data protection law; develops preventative law programs and training to assist operational managers and their staffs.Provides work direction for and monitors work performed by outside attorneys to ensure efficient use of services and high value, assists in monitoring and managing outside counsel costs, including invoice reviews, and directs and mentors Legal Department Legal Assistants.Participates as a legal adviser on task forces, committees and special projects, providing creative problem‑solving and strategic direction with minimal oversight, communicates with senior management on complex legal issues and risks, prepares and delivers presentations, and advocates the Companies' positions externally.Assists in developing the Companies' policies, procedures and strategies, providing creative problem‑solving and strategic direction with minimal oversight, and implements policies, procedures and systems for legal services and monitoring of potential areas requiring review.Handles routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies with minimal oversight.Provides other services as a lawyer's abilities, education and experiences allow, and performs duties as assigned.Participates in Company emergency response activities as required.Basic QualificationsKnowledge RequirementsLaw degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (a license in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to the Hawaii bar).Demonstrates broad knowledge of energy law and/or law applicable to one or more specialized practice areas listed in the job requirements.Thorough knowledge in commercial and business law, especially contract law, with attention to managing risks across priorities and goals.General knowledge and familiarity with the other legal areas listed in the job requirements.Skills RequirementsAbility to work independently, manage time effectively, maintain high attention to detail, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work with minimal oversight.Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking.Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly for a variety of audiences with appropriate language.Demonstrates a commitment to the Company's Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence).Strong customer orientation and ability to generate high internal client satisfaction.Competency in key areas of management and leadership expertise, including superior interpersonal skills, effective relationship and conflict management, communication skills and ability to guide and motivate others.Ability to prioritize work demands, oversee multiple projects and remain flexible in a demanding and dynamic environment.Ability to maintain direction and focus, display objectivity and a positive attitude under stress.Team player, collaborative, and capable of delegating work and responsibilities appropriately.Ability to mentor and train others.In‑depth analytical, organizational and conceptual skills to handle multiple projects and programs.Ability to identify, analyze and research legal issues affecting the Companies and provide creative solutions.Experience RequirementsMinimum of 7 years of legal experience, with a minimum of three years in one or more of the specialized practice areas listed in the job requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr