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Who We Are   Clean Power Alliance  (CPA) is Southern California’s locally operated not-for-profit default electricity provider for 38 communities within Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the 4th largest electricity provider in the State of California. We provide clean renewable energy at competitive rates to over three million residents and businesses through approximately one million customer accounts.  What You’ll Do  The Assistant General Counsel (AGC), Power Supply will report to the General Counsel and in that capacity, provide legal representation, advice and counsel, review and analysis, and other support, including, when appropriate project management, to our Power Supply team as they procure energy, negotiate power purchase agreements, manage (or operate) CPA’s assets or products, trade or reconcile CPA’s energy transactions, comply with statutory or energy regulatory requirements, and otherwise provide advice and counsel to CPA’s Power Supply team. The AGC is expected to support other CPA departments when those teams are impacted by issues relating to CPA’s power supply or state or federal energy policies.  Who You’ll Work With  The AGC will report to the General Counsel and will act as the legal counsel in supporting and working closely with CPA’s Power Supply team.  The AGC will work with additional CPA teams on other matters or issues as may be assigned by the General Counsel.    Commitment to Diversity  At CPA, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and intend to hire employees that reflect our communities. Clean Power Alliance provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Culture  CPA fosters a culture of open communication, responsibility, intellectual curiosity, and exceptional judgment. As a small team that has quickly built the largest Community Choice Aggregation program in the country, high levels of trust, collaboration, and mission alignment are key factors in success. We value fact-based creativity in our work, accountability with our stakeholders, and promote ethical engagement and diversity with our brand.  Requirements Required Skills  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.  Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.   Ability to fully own tasks and processes with minimal oversight.  Ability to handle multiple priorities to meet deadlines and escalate key issues.  Expertise and experience in the energy sector, long term and short term contracting, including master agreements under the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) or WSPP.   Working knowledge and experience with California Independent System Operators (CAISO), including familiarity with CAISO’s tariffs, business practice manuals, and rules of conduct.    Knowledge and experience with California’s energy regulatory environment.  Excellent written, speaking, and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical matters and instill confidence.    Ability to identify and address