Job Description: Job Description: The attorney provides legal support to BHE Renewables and its subsidiaries in accomplishing the company's objectives to advance the energy transition to renewables. Legal support is provided consistent with existing laws, regulations and agreements. The ideal candidate will be able to evaluate and understand risk draft, negotiate and review agreements, provide legal advice to a variety of business units, manage and oversee litigation , and manage and perform due diligence of energy business, projects and acquisitions. Responsibilities:
Negotiate transactions and draft complex commercial transactions in support of development work, trading and origination, documentation and implementation of energy projects and business acquisitions, contract drafting, review and negotiations.
Provide counsel and solutions to resolve disputes.
Analysis and support new business opportunities, including due diligence.
Experience in real estate law, employment law and complex commercial transactions preferred.
Supervise and manage litigation.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa or be licensed in one state and licensed in Iowa within one year after start date.
A minimum of 6 years of legal experience is required.
Experience in renewable energy industry highly desired.
Experience in employment law or state or federal regulatory matters or environmental law a plus.
Must be comfortable with and able to identify and evaluate risk and provide solutions to mitigate risk.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and an ability to fulfill leadership responsibilities assigned; an ownership approach to projects and tasks is critical.
Must have a good understanding of the laws in areas of expertise and proficient in their interpretation and application.
Must possess effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Must be able to handle critical time constraints, priorities and meet established deadlines.
Must be available outside of normal work hours.
Must be able to handle heavy workload, multiple project responsibilities and continually changing priorities.
Must be willing to travel periodically as needed.
Must support company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety.
Must exercise proficiency in the use and application of computer programs including spreadsheet, word processing, and e-mail programs.
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
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Job Info
Job Identification: 10001765
Job Category: Legal
Posting Date: 2024-11-18
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 1615 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
