Deputy General Counsel

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Closing Date to Apply: This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position may close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been established.

Salary: $244,228 - $444,408 annually
Midpoint: $344,318 annually

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

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Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated based on preferred qualifications and job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

The Deputy General Counsel is a newly created position to serve as a senior legal advisor and partner to the General Counsel, who plans to retire in 2027. The Deputy General Counsel will provide professional, accurate, objective, and timely legal advice on local, state, and federal law, regulation, and litigation consistent with the professional obligations of public attorneys. Working under the direction of the General Counsel and in coordination with the CEO, the Deputy General Counsel supports complex business transactions; assists with the review, preparation and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents; helps manage legal risk; and represents Grant PUD on legal matters as requested. This position may act on behalf of the General Counsel as assigned or delegated to support continuity of legal services.

Essential Functions

• Provide senior-level legal counsel and representation to Grant PUD including the General Counsel, CEO, executive leadership, staff, and as assigned or delegated, the Board of Commissioners.
• Lead and support assigned complex legal, regulatory, transactional, governance, compliance and litigation matters, coordinating with outside counsel and subject matter specialists as needed, including developing legal strategy, reviewing legal work and product, and advising on risk mitigation options.
• Manage matters and legal operations (intake, files, documentation, budgets, and outside counsel) and support process improvements.
• Serve on teams as assigned to support policy, strategy, training, and efficient processes.
• Stay current on relevant laws and regulations; advise staff and Commissioners on changes and compliance obligations.
• Draft, negotiate, and review Grant PUD contracts, documents, and resolutions; support proper execution.
• Attend Board meetings and represent Grant PUD at meetings, conferences, and events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as directed by the General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer, consistent with legal and ethical standards
• Act on behalf of the General Counsel during planned or unplanned absences, or as otherwise assigned or delegated, to support continuity of legal advice and legal services to the CEO, Board of Commissioners,
  and PUD staff.
• Assist with and, as delegated, direct and administer legal services for the Board of Commissioners, CEO, and PUD staff, including prioritizing legal work, coordinating legal resources, supervising outside counsel,
  and supporting timely, cost-effective legal advice.
• Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and
  behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
• Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD Policies & Procedures.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures.
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardousworking conditions.
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor.
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety
    performance.

Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

Fully qualified individuals must demonstrate an ability to develop extensive knowledge of Grant PUD’s operations, long-term power contracts, business processes, enterprise-wide business systems, business intelligence concepts and technologies, strategic planning procedures, accounting principles, and analytic techniques to plan, analyze and accomplish goals. He or she must also be able to manage a wide diversity of complex work situations and understand the legal and business-wide implications of decisions and recommendations. An ability to motivate and develop staff, and foster a positive work environment, is essential.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited school of law.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience providing legal counsel, opinions, and advice in a highly regulated environment, such as utilities, or comparable industries including telecommunications, financial services, transportation, airlines, healthcare, public sector organizations, or similar industries.
• Active license to practice law in a good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction and active membership in the Washington State Bar Association, or eligibility and ability to obtain WSBA admission within one (1) year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: contracts, real estate, construction, human resources, environmental law, liability claims, and/or litigation.
• More than seven years of progressively responsible experience providing legal counsel, opinions, and advice in a highly regulated environment.
• Legal experience in the electric utility industry.
• Legal experience with a publicly owned utility.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours

*applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.