Senior Associate Legal Counsel

About This Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Associate Legal Counsel that will be focused on providing strategic legal advice to Cascade’s leadership and business units, while owning legal support for contracting, intellectual property portfolio management, software and other product offerings, and strategic legal governance frameworks. This in-house role is designed for a seasoned attorney with deeper expertise in one or more discrete areas of law who is ready to lead, influence, and mentor colleagues.
What You Will Be Doing
• Strong subject-matter expertise such as commercial contracting (including system improvements), intellectual property, energy efficiency and decarbonization in the industrial, commercial, agricultural, or governmental sectors, corporate governance and compliance, employment and benefits and/or information security and privacy
• Ability to simplify complex issues for leadership
• Plain-language drafting and negotiation skills
• Strategic decision-making and judgment under ambiguity
• Leadership mindset with ability to mentor and shape department and company systems
• Digital fluency and comfort with technical tools, including legal tech tools
This is a full-time, exempt position that is open to remote. Final candidates must reside in a state we are already registered for employment. Minimal travel is anticipated for this role.
Qualifications
Applicants for this role are required to have:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 8+ years of experience practicing law (in-house, private sector, or public sector)
• Track record leading contract negotiations, anticipating risks and mitigating strategies, and advising all levels of leadership and employees in a collaborative manner
• Demonstrated record of providing effective legal and business advice within area of specialized expertise for technology enabled products and/or software, intellectual property, governance, data privacy, or other specialized areas of law
• Experience utilizing Microsoft 365 and other legal technology platforms to streamline workflows and ensure compliance
A successful candidate should also demonstrate these preferred characteristics and/or skills:
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop sound strategies to identify, manage and mitigate legal and business risks
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills to explain complex legal issues in clear terms
• Ability to perform role independently with limited support
For candidates whose experience may not align perfectly with all these preferred skills but can see themselves adding value in this role, we encourage you to still apply. Cascade is dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace and places strong import on learning and development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Compensation & Benefits
Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health, vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, sick time, and an inclusive, flexible paid holiday policy, wellbeing contribution of $500 for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account).
The hiring target for this position as a national average salary is $121,000 – $151,300. However, the final salary offered may vary depending on non-discriminatory factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experiences, internal equity, and geographical location if different than the above.


Application Process
We would appreciate a current resume with your application. We would also appreciate a letter of interest describing why our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience makes you a great choice for the role.
• Please, no phone calls.
• Please, no outside recruiters or agencies.
• Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S., which includes OPT.
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About Us
Cascade Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency, energy management, decarbonization, and sustainability solutions for the industrial, commercial, and public sectors across North America. We have a 30-year history of delivering high-value services through electric and gas ut