Senior VP and General Counsel

Position Title: Senior VP and General Counsel
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Department/Location: General Counsel/Bismarck, ND
Company: Basin Electric Power Cooperative

Position Purpose:

The Senior Vice President and General Counsel (SVP & GC) serves as the chief legal officer for Basin Electric Power Cooperative and all subsidiaries. This executive-level position is responsible for overseeing all teams responsible for legal, property, and right-of-way and internal audit matters. This individual provides strategic legal advice to the board of directors, CEO, and senior leadership while managing legal risks and ensuring the cooperative operates within the framework of applicable laws and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Risks.
• Advise the board of directors, CEO, and senior leadership on corporate governance and legal compliance.
• Provide strategic input on key initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
• Provide direction to all external counsel secured to assist the legal group for assigned projects.
• Monitor administrative and judicial decisions and developments of interest and develop recommendations as required. This includes coordinating responses to any subpoena, investigative demand, request for information, or other discovery before any state or federal administrative, regulatory, or judicial body.
• Monitor and manage legal matters related to regulatory changes and filings, permits, and industry-specific compliance.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure ethical business practices.
• Oversee and manage all litigation and dispute resolution, including interactions with external counsel.
• Lead efforts to protect the company’s assets and contractual rights.
• Serves as Assistant Secretary of Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Secretary of Subsidiaries.
• Lead and manage the legal department, including recruiting, mentoring, and retaining top legal talent.
• Collaborate with other executives to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a Juris Doctor from a fully accredited university are required.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. State Bar is mandatory.
• A minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in the utility industry or a closely related field is required.
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations affecting the Cooperative.
• Ten years of related experience, including experience in interpretation of state and federal regulations.
• Must be familiar with Cooperative business operations.
• Demonstrated managerial capabilities, leadership skills, and effective oral and written communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• A valid driver’s license.
• Work at our headquarters office in Bismarck, North Dakota.
• Travel: Up to 20% travel may be required including air travel or driving a motor vehicle.
• Resume required.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for personnel in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. Prompt and regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

Typical Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, and use of keyboard/computer; and occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds. Requires finger dexterity, good hearing and speaking abilities, ability to analyze data and reports, conduct research, implement recommendations, and perform close work. Must be able to develop plans, procedures, and goals; present information to others, and complete work in stressful situations.

Applicants interested in this opening should go to https://www.basinelectric.com to apply.
Employees must apply through Inside Basin, by clicking on a position and signing into the Infor Application.
Basin Electric is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer regarding race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veterans status.