Associate General Counsel or Sr. AGC (HR/Generalist Attorney) - Oahu
Date:Jul 29, 2026
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813
Company: hawaiianel
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BRIEF POSTING DESCRIPTION:
The P NC LEGAL Department of the P LEGAL Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available at either the Associate General Counsel or Senior Associate General Counsel level;with emphasis in one or more of following areas: Human Resources, Construction, Federal Contracts, Cyber/Privacy, IT/OT, Environmental.The vacancy will be filled at whichever level is most suited to the qualifications of the selected candidate. (Role: PROFESSIONAL )
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
JOB FUNCTION :
Provides in-house legal services for the benefit of Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries,with emphasis in one or more of following areas: Human Resources, Construction, Federal Contracts, Cyber/Privacy, IT/OT, Environmental; and monitor work assigned to outside counsel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
+ Provides legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light (the Companies), including evaluation of complex legal issues and assessment of risk, in a wide range of areas, including business and corporate law (with an emphasis on corporate and commercial transactions and corporate liabilities), federal contracts and federal grants, public utility regulation, labor and employment law, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation and benefits, legislation, litigation, intellectual property, information technology, telecommunications, privacy and data protection law; develop preventative law programs including training to assist operational managers and their staffs in the handling of their work; advise officers, managers and employees regarding new laws, legal trends, cases and policies pertinent to the Companies.
+ Provides work direction and/or monitor work performed by outside attorneys to ensure use of the same is efficient and provides high value; assist in monitoring and managing outside counsel costs, including invoice reviews. Direct, provide guidance to and monitor work of Legal Department Legal Assistants.
+ Participates as a legal adviser on task forces, committees and special projects. Effectively communicate with senior management on legal issues and risks, including preparing and delivering presentations. Advocate the companies' positions externally.
+ Assists in the development of the companies' policies, procedures, and strategies. In addition, assist in developing and implementing policies, procedures and systems for provision of legal services and monitoring of potential areas requiring legal review.
+ Handles routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies.
+ Provides such other services as attorney's abilities, education, and experiences enable attorney to perform. Other duties as assigned.
+ Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned, including any activities required to prepare for such emergency response.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge Requirements
+ Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice law in Hawaii (license to practice law and in good standing in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar).
+ Thorough knowledge in commercial and business law (particularly contract law) with particular attention to the interplay between a multitude of priorities, potential conflicting goals and identified risks, including management of such risks to acceptable levels.
+ General knowledge and familiarity with the legal areas listed in the job requirements and specialized knowledge in one or more of such areas.
Skills Requirements
+ Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, maintain a high level of attention to details, meet deadlines and deliver a high quality work product.
+ Ability to make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking.
+ Ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, logically and succinctly (both verbally and in writing).
+ Demonstrates a commitment to the Company's Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity and Excellence).
+ Demonstrates a strong customer (internal and external) orientation and the ability to generate strong inte