• Job Description

  Req#: 17247

  Requisition ID: 17247

  Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

  SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

  Why Work at SRP

  At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

  SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

  • Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
  • Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
  • Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
  • Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
  • Short and long-term disability plans
  • Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
  • 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

  Summary

  SRP is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to join our in-house legal team. This attorney will provide practical and sound legal counsel and support that shapes strategic decision-making in the ever-changing utility industry.

  The ideal candidate will have significant experience in structuring, negotiating, and drafting contracts and other legal documents, and advising clients from multiple business sectors in connection with complex commercial transactions.

  What You'll Do

  • Negotiate, draft, and review a variety of commercial contracts, including power purchase agreements, purchase and sale agreements, procurement contracts, credit agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Provide legal support in a wide range of areas such as corporate governance, tax, project development, finance, regulatory compliance, legislative matters, and the performance of statutory processes and responsibilities.
  • Provide strategic legal advice and counsel to internal clients and executive management on various commercial, financial, and other transactional activities.
  • Research, analyze and advise clients with respect to the interpretation and enforcement of contracts and the management of contractual risk.
  • Assist in the preparation and interpretation of business policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate closely with legal colleagues on the analysis and resolution of novel legal issues.

  The duties included above provide an overview of potential responsibilities and do not reflect an exhaustive list.

  What It Takes To Succeed

  Successful candidate must be admitted to practice law, and in good standing, in the current state of practice; if not Arizona, able to gain admission in Arizona within 6 months of employment.

  Experience

  • Minimum of five years of relevant transactional legal experience, gained in-house or in a law firm.
  • Experience in energy transactions, including renewable energy project development and financing, would be highly valued.

  Education

  Completion of a Juris Doctor (JD ) from an accredited institution.

  Hybrid Workplace

  SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona. We are taking steps to protect the health and well-being of all team members, and by following a number of health and safety protocols, to reduce the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

  Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

  To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

  Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

  Work Authorization

  All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visas.

• About the company

  The Salt River Project is the umbrella name for two separate entities: the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, an agency of the state of Arizona that serves as an electrical utility for the Phoenix metropolitan area, and the...

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