Assistant General Counsel
Apply NowCompany: Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Location: Glen Allen, VA 23060
Description:
Job Description
BHE GT&S, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel at our corporate headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia, a suburb of Richmond.
Responsibilities
BHE GT&S is seeking an experienced energy regulatory attorney to support its interstate natural gas pipelines and related businesses. The Assistant General Counsel should have experience practicing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and providing legal support to natural gas pipelines.
In general, the Assistant General Counsel provides support for and represents the company in all regulatory matters as an experienced, high-level legal specialist. This position leads other attorneys in the day-to-day support of tariff and contracting matters as well as rate case proceedings. The Assistant General Counsel serves as a key and trusted advisor to senior management in its designated area of responsibility and must be capable of handling complex legal matters or projects with little or no direction or supervision. The Assistant General Counsel also provides functional leadership, guidance and training to less-experienced lawyers and paralegals.
Qualifications
8+ years relevant experience.
Knowledge of strategic business values across businesses.
Superior draftsman, analyst, negotiator and presenter of legal points.
Needs no significant professional guidance.
Can handle all major problems in practice area without supervision.
Exhibits sound business sense and industry knowledge.
Education: Juris Doctor
Preferred Degree: Law
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards: State law license required.
About Us:
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that provides large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees and providing fulfilling employment opportunities.
Benefits:
Note: BHE GT&S-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents and collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.
About the Team:
BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.
BHE GT&S, LLC, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy company, has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel at our corporate headquarters in Glen Allen, Virginia, a suburb of Richmond.
Responsibilities
BHE GT&S is seeking an experienced energy regulatory attorney to support its interstate natural gas pipelines and related businesses. The Assistant General Counsel should have experience practicing before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and providing legal support to natural gas pipelines.
In general, the Assistant General Counsel provides support for and represents the company in all regulatory matters as an experienced, high-level legal specialist. This position leads other attorneys in the day-to-day support of tariff and contracting matters as well as rate case proceedings. The Assistant General Counsel serves as a key and trusted advisor to senior management in its designated area of responsibility and must be capable of handling complex legal matters or projects with little or no direction or supervision. The Assistant General Counsel also provides functional leadership, guidance and training to less-experienced lawyers and paralegals.
Qualifications
8+ years relevant experience.
Knowledge of strategic business values across businesses.
Superior draftsman, analyst, negotiator and presenter of legal points.
Needs no significant professional guidance.
Can handle all major problems in practice area without supervision.
Exhibits sound business sense and industry knowledge.
Education: Juris Doctor
Preferred Degree: Law
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards: State law license required.
About Us:
BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that provides large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees and providing fulfilling employment opportunities.
Benefits:
- Annual salary will vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other factors
- Annual discretionary incentive bonus up to 25%, based on individual and company performance
- 401(k) match and annual company contribution
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off options, including floating and fixed holidays, parental leave and bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program and resources for mental and emotional support
- Wellbeing programs such as tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance and lifestyle spending account
Note: BHE GT&S-sponsored compensation and benefit programs may vary or not apply based on length of service, job grade, job classification or represented status. Eligibility will be determined by the written plan or program documents and collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.
About the Team:
BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.