Associate or Corporate Counsel

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Idaho Power located in vibrant Boise Idaho is looking for an Associate or Corporate Counsel to join our Legal team. Its an exciting time to work for Idaho Power. Our work plays a critical role in communities we serve across Idaho and Oregon and were working hard to safely provide our customers with the reliable affordable clean energy they depend on. While this position is based at Idaho Powers downtown Boise location we offer both flexible schedules and the opportunity to work up to 40 remote once the initial inperson training period has been completed. Relocation assistance may also be provided to the successful candidate.

What does an Associate or Corporate Counsel do for us

They support the company by providing legal advice and support on a variety of legal issues depending on practice area assigned.

In addition to the meaningful work we do we offer worklife balance competitive pay and benefits an employee incentive plan and both a 401k employermatch and a pension plan making Idaho Power one of the best employers in the state.

A COMPETITIVE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

Knowledge:

• Thorough understanding of contract law and proficiency in legal theories related to contract interpretation enforcement and remedies
• Thorough understanding of essential elements of comprehensive and legally sound contracts
• General understanding of other areas of law and business within scope of responsibility and where appropriate
  • Sufficient knowledge of the business to be able to reconcile potentially conflicting legal needs and business objectives

Skills and Abilities:

• Drafting reviewing negotiating and explaining various types of contracts including purchase agreements construction agreements and real estate agreements
• Advising on a wide range of legal issues that cross multiple areas of law
• Responding to thirdparty inquiries or complaints
• Identifying and mitigating legal risks and engaging in creative and efficient problemsolving
• Effectively prioritizing and managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fastpaced environment
• Learning new areas of law and adapting to changing legal environment
• Reading analyzing and interpreting complex legal and business documents
• Effectively organizing and presenting complex information in an understandable manner

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Associate Counsel

Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree

Experience:

• 2 years of experience practicing law in a relevant specialty at a law firm large corporate legal department and/or with the government

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current membership in a State Bar and the ability to become licensed to practice law in Idaho within a reasonable time
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position

Corporate Counsel
Education:

• Juris Doctorate degree

Experience:

• 5 years of experience practicing law in a relevant specialty at a law firm large corporate legal department and/or with the government

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current membership in a State Bar and the ability to become licensed to practice law in Idaho within a reasonable time
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record based on driving requirements for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires working at a desk/computer for extended periods of time. It requires the use of office equipment fine motor skills including typing on the computer dialing phones filing paper and working in close proximity to other people. There may be occasional lifts of no more than 10 lbs. The above is a summary of the primary essential functions of the position. This job may require the performance of additional tasks assigned by company leaders or management. Questions regarding job requirements or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and will be expected to support and facilitate a workplace culture of dignity and respect. Additionally they will be responsible and accountable for supporting the Companys nonunion status its safety culture event processes and the accident records of employees in their area of responsibility.

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