Associate Counsel II - Employee Contract_ (Hybrid Schedule)

This position is an employment contract to last up to 12 months. 

 

About Us 

SoCalGas, the nation’s largest gas distribution utility, is dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and affordable energy to over 21 million Southern California customers. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to the needs of our communities we proudly uphold our mindset of “Glad to be of Service”  and  provide exceptional customer service today and ready to meet California’s energy needs with innovative solutions for tomorrow.  

As an employee of SoCalGas, you will support our core values to do the right thing, champion people, and shape the future. You will play a pivotal role in the energy transition initiatives, supporting our mission: Safe, reliable, and affordable energy delivery today. Ready for tomorrow.  We are committed to attracting top talent and fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.   

As an employee of SoCalGas, you’ll enjoy a competitive compensation plan, upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance.  Discover the rewards of joining SoCalGas by exploring our website: Our Mission; Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today and become a vital part of a team that is driving innovation, championing community needs, and shaping the future of energy in California. 

 

 

Primary Purpose
Delivers accurate legal analysis and drafts standard agreements to protect organizational interests and maintain regulatory adherence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and analysis, staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents affecting the utility industry.
• Drafts and reviews complex legal documents and discovery responses under the supervision of an attorney, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Assists in the development, review, and implementation of corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Provides legal guidance in a number of regulatory areas such as environmental, ethics, industrial safety, and employment.
• Provides advice and counsel to management and project teams on legal and regulatory issues and related strategy.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of draft legislation.
• Drafts contracts, legal opinions, agreements, and other legal documents as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Education

• Requires a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree and active membership in the California Bar or another U.S. state Bar.

Experience

• Typically requires 2 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Legal Drafting - Prepares written legal documents, including a motion, a letter, a brief, a memo, or a contract.
• Contract Management - Streamlining the creation, execution, storage or renewal of contracts, with a focus on compliance, often via software or other automated means.
• Legal Research - The process of identifying and retrieving information necessary to support legal decision-making.
• Legal Advisory - Providing an opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law in relation to a particular factual situation.
• Regulatory Complian