Associate General Counsel; Transactional Attorney - Oahu

Associate General Counsel (Transactional Attorney) - Oahu

Date:
Jan 4, 2026

Location:

Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

Company:
Hawaiian Electric Companies

Posting End Date:
This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

We recognize our competitive advantage—our people. Our employees are committed to the company’s foundational values: integrity, excellence, teamwork, environmental stewardship, and community commitment. We invest in our employees, providing opportunities for challenge and advancement and a competitive compensation package.

Provide in‑house legal services for Hawaiian Electric and its subsidiaries, with an emphasis on complex commercial transactions; and monitor work assigned to outside counsel.

• Provide legal services to Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and Hawaii Electric Light, including evaluating complex legal issues, assessing risk, and addressing a broad range of areas: business, corporate, federal contracts, public utility regulation, labor & employment, environmental regulation, real property, construction law, securities, finance, compensation, benefits, legislation, litigation, intellectual property, information technology, telecommunications, privacy, and data protection. Develop preventative law programs and train operational managers.

• Direct, advise, and monitor work performed by outside attorneys, ensuring efficiency and high value; manage outside counsel costs and review invoices. Provide guidance to Legal Assistants.

• Serve as legal advisor on task forces, committees, and special projects; communicate legal issues and risks to senior management; prepare and deliver presentations; advocate the companies’ positions externally.

• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and strategies; implement systems for legal service provision and monitoring.

• Handle routine matters in court or before governmental administrative agencies.

• Participate as a member of Hawaiian Electric, Maui Electric and/or Hawaii Electric Light Incident Management Teams, or provide support as needed.

• Provide additional services as attorney’s abilities, education, and experience allow.

• Participate in emergency response activities as assigned.

Knowledge Requirements

• Law degree, membership in the Hawaii State Bar Association and license to practice in Hawaii. A license to practice in another state will suffice pending admission to Hawaii bar.

• Thorough knowledge of commercial and business law (particularly contract law) and risk management.

• General knowledge and familiarity with the legal areas listed above and specialized knowledge in one or more of these areas.

Skills Requirements

• Work independently, manage time efficiently, maintain high attention to detail, meet deadlines, and deliver high quality work.

• Make mature, experienced business and legal judgments and apply strategic thinking.

• Communicate clearly, persuasively, logically, and succinctly, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrate commitment to the Company’s Core Values (Safety, Aloha, Integrity, Excellence).

• Show strong customer orientation and ability to generate internal client satisfaction.

• Display analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills to handle projects and programs.

• Identify, analyze, and research legal issues; recommend solutions; provide creative options.

• Remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Make quick decisions on multiple topics and prioritize work demands.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of legal experience.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Hiring Range: $138,600 - $153,200 (based on skills and qualifications).

Hawaiian Electric Companies provide electricity and services to 95 % of the state’s 1.4 million residents. They are a leading employer and major supporter of community and educational programs. As the demand for power grows, the company is committed to quality service and clean local energy sources.