Corporate Counsel

At Associated Electric Cooperative, we're committed to providing reliable energy to the communities we serve with passion and precision. We're a tight-knit team dedicated to keeping the lights on and the energy flowing smoothly across our expansive network!

From technical to operational to professional disciplines, our team brings a wide variety of skills, talents, and expertise to the table. We believe in both dedicating ourselves to excellence and investing in your growth.

As Corporate Counsel, you will provide strategic legal counsel that protects and advances the business operations of Associated Electric Cooperative. Your representation will cover a broad spectrum of matters, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance, finance, wholesale electric market participation, environmental compliance, real estate, labor and employment, commercial transactions, contract negotiation, and litigation management. This is a high-impact role at the center of electric utility operations, regulatory policy, and enterprise risk management.

This opportunity may be filled at the Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel level, depending on the selected candidate’s experience and demonstrated capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic legal advice to the organization, including management, accounting and finance, human resources, technology, and engineering professionals

• Legal research and writing

• Represent or coordinate representation in federal, state, administrative, and regulatory proceedings

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts

• Lead, support, and/or advise on internal investigations

• Coordinate and support regulatory investigation response

• Review, update, and advise on organizational policies and procedures

• Track and advise on emerging regulatory policies impacting the electric utility industry

• Handle routine matters with moderate independence while escalating novel, unfamiliar, and high-risk issues to supervisory attorney(s)

• Support contract lifecycle for moderately complex or custom agreements, in addition to standard or routine agreements

• Serve as primary legal support to at least one (1) department within Associated, taking on responsibility for identifying legal risks and strategies in the applicable practice area(s)

• Contribute to litigation strategy for matters within defined practice area(s) subject to the supervision of supervising attorney(s)

• Support more senior attorneys in their respective dedicated practice areas as requested

What You’ll Need

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Minimum 4 years of legal experience

• Active bar membership in good standing, preferably Missouri

• Excellent legal research and writing skills

• Experience or interest in compliance and regulatory support for matters subject to the jurisdiction of applicable federal regulatory agencies, such as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Experience or interest in labor and employment law, including counseling on labor relations, immigration, benefits, wage and hour issues, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII, Missouri Human Rights Act (MHRA), and employment litigation matters

• Ability to identify issues and solutions related to challenges facing the organization and its industry

• Experience or interest in the organization’s core legal practice areas, such as electric utilities, energy law, environmental law, commercial transactions, real estate law, or employment law

Preferred

• 6-8 or more years of legal experience

• Experience in the electric utility or energy industry

• Experience working with federal regulatory agencies

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience

What Associated provides:

• We are committed to rewarding talent with top pay. Your efforts will be recognized with a total compensation package that reflects your experience and contributions.
• Plan for your future with confidence! We offer a robust 401(k) program with a generous employer match to help you build the financial future you deserve.
• We know how important work-life integration is. Recharge with PTO and enjoy paid holidays, ensuring you have time to unwind and pursue your passions outside of work.
• Your health matters to us! Stay covered beginning on your first day of employment with our premier healthcare plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

At Associated Electric Cooperative, all of our 700+ employees across MO/AR/OK territory play a crucial role in powering our mission! Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find endless opportunities for career development here. Join us in an environment where your contribution is valued, and your career can thrive as we work together to keep the lights on!

Ready to Energize your career? Visit our website at www.aeci.org/careers to learn more about Associated and apply for a position. 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

AECI is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. Please reference the contact information below if you require assistance in filling out an application. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to an appointment.

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