Commercial Transactions Attorney II or III

UNS Energy Corporation, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary of Fortis Inc., the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP's case, since the 1890s. We're building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

Our culture is rooted in shared core values that define how we work and who we are. Our team of innovative professionals bring their authentic selves to work each day to power our vision and make a difference.

We create opportunities for employees to thrive through:

• Continual growth: In an industry changing faster than ever before, our commitment to professional growth and leadership development means we never stop challenging ourselves to explore new possibilities.
• Active Engagement: We support a collaborative environment, with peer-to-peer learning and employee-driven groups that foster an inclusive culture.
• Total compensation: UNS Energy Corporation also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 401k plan with a generous company match and additional non-discretionary employer contribution, affordable individual and family health insurance plans, tuition assistance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and much more.

Hear from some of our employees, here and here.

Position Description
Are you a passionate and highly engaged contracts attorney looking to make an impact? The electric industry is facing unprecedented growth to meet the increasing power demands, largely driven by the data center/artificial intelligence industries and other projects with substantial energy requirements. We are committed to meeting this growth while simultaneously transitioning to renewable resources consistent with our Integrated Resource Plan (https://www.tep.com/2023-irp/). To meet these and other ambitious goals, such as enhancing the efficiency of our contract lifecycle management process, we are seeking a creative and dedicated individual to join our commercial transactions team.

We are seeking a commercial transactions generalist attorney with a background in negotiating contracts and managing commercial transactions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse array of challenging contracts and projects. The successful candidate will have between 4 - 8 years of transactional experience and will provide legal services required by Tucson Electric Power Company and its affiliates (collectively "Company").

Experience with utility-specific transactions is a plus, but is not required; we have a track record of successfully training attorneys that come from other industries.

Location: The position will be based out of the Company's headquarters, located in downtown Tucson, Arizona, and will be subject to the Company's hybrid work policy, which currently allows some remote work flexibility.

How to Apply: Apply now if you are ready to be part of the electric industry's exciting growth and innovation. Interested candidates must submit a resume and cover letter highlighting their interest in the position and qualifications. References may be requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft various legal instruments, which may include regulatory filings, contracts, lease and purchase and sale agreements, and real property instruments.
• Participate in all aspects of Company commercial transactions, including conducting appropriate due diligence, drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of contracts such as master service agreements and statements of work; power purchase agreements; engineering, procurement and construction contracts; and other utility-related contracts.
• Provide legal counsel and advice to multiple client groups and management of a wide range of commercial transactions and general corporate matters.
• Provide compliance oversight, monitoring of compliance activities, and assist in the development of policies, procedures and controls to ensure compliance, including working directly with the Company's Compliance and Ethics Department as needed.
• Perform legal monitoring, investigation, and research and analysis of the Company's factual and legal position on various matters, including consideration of applicable law, litigation strategy, risk mitigation and other methods for protecting the Company's interests.
• Assist in the development and implementation of contract management processes and best practices. Develop and maintain contract templates, forms, and clauses.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally and effectively with people throughout the Company to achieve Company objectives and foster positive relationships. Work closely with internal teams on commercial transactions and various projects.
• May perform project leadership functions to coordinate, develop, and present the Company's position on a variety of matters.
• Work with and manage outside legal counsel and consultants and associated budgets when specialized expertise is required.
• May supervise, provide direction to, review and evaluate performance of other staff in department. If supervisory responsibilities are assigned, the attorney is also required to:
• Ensure that the Company's management principles, policies and programs are consistently practiced and continually support the Company's mission, values and strategic initiatives.
• Comply with and administer the terms and conditions of the applicable Employee Handbook and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
• Ensure that the Company Performance Management program is administered uniformly and effectively with respect to those the attorney supervises.
• May perform any other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor Degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona.
• Four years of experience negotiating contracts and managing commercial transactions.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to successfully perform the above applicable key responsibilities and on more complex matters with oversight and guidance.

Preferred Skills::

• Experience with any of the following types of contracts:
  • Software-as-a-Service and Software License Agreements.
  • Renewable energy projects, such as solar and energy storage projects; power purchase agreements.
  • Project development contracts such as Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contracts and Build-Transfer Agreements.
  • Financial contracts, such as commodity and financial hedging and trading agreements (ISDA and NAESB).
  • Large-scale commercial deals.
  • Vendor services agreements.
  • Independent contractor agreements.
  • Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements.
  • Experience representing clients in land use and development matters, including purchase and sale, leasing, rights of way and entitlements.
  • Experience with utility-related contracts and projects.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance issues in the energy sector.
    

Pay Rate: Salary determined based on candidates experience and qualifications.

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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