Senior Counsel, Corporate and Finance

Position Summary
The PG&E Law department is seeking a Senior-level Corporate and Finance teammate with a demonstrated track record in planning and executing corporate finance transactions and securities offerings who will be responsible primarily for providing legal advice and representation to the company’s Finance team on all capital market offerings and other corporate finance and strategic transactions for one of the nation’s largest utility companies.

The Senior Counsel will join a supportive, inclusive, and highly engaged Corporate and Finance practice group that actively interfaces with the executive officer team, the Boards of Directors, internal clients, outside counsel, financial advisors, investors, and counterparties.

The position is hybrid, working from your remote office and at the company’s headquarters, the Oakland General Office (OGO) based on business need. One day a week in the office is required.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Leading Corporate Finance Transactions: Plan and execute moderate to complex corporate finance transactions and securities offerings.
• Ensuring Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Provide expert legal guidance on SEC reporting requirements, NYSE and NYSE Amex exchange listing standards, and other regulatory compliance matters.
• Governance and Corporate Strategy: Develop and implement governance strategies, prepare Board and Finance Committee meeting materials, and advise on company governance requirements and processes.
• Transactional Guidance and Support: Offer comprehensive transaction guidance, including advising on dividends, collaborating with Investor Relations on capital market transactions, and drafting a wide range of business agreements.
• Drafting and Reviewing Legal Documents: Draft and review legal and governance documents, including memoranda, internal guidance documents, and regulatory compliance filings.
• Managing External Legal Resources: Coordinate and manage outside counsel on specific proceedings or issues, ensuring seamless integration into the broader legal team.
• Project Management: Utilize strong project management skills to oversee and drive legal projects to successful completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.

Skills and Competencies
• Has experience in complex financing legal matters.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Has experience working with senior leaders.
• Possesses a strategic mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies.
• Demonstrates safety leadership in words and deeds with respect to both employee and public safety.
• Maintains an environment of open dialogue and free of retaliation.
• Influences and inspires using various communications that convey a clear understanding of the needs of different audiences.
• Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics.
• Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Minimum qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Ten (10) years of relevant legal experience, post-JD, or other job-related experience
• Experience practicing as Attorney, 7 years
• Law Bar admission, US, preferably California

How to Apply
Please use this link (paste into your browser) and you will be able to apply from the job posting:
https://careers.pge.com/job-invite/167860/

You can also go to PG&E’s website at this address and search for the Senior Counsel position:
https://jobs.pge.com/search-jobs