Senior Attorney

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has an immediate opening for a Senior Attorney. Position Overview This position protects the legal rights of the Cooperative and assists in maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. It involves negotiating and litigating assigned matters before the Maryland PSC, FERC, and other regulatory agencies and serving as a primary liaison with PSC commissioners and their staff. Responsibilities Negotiate and litigate assigned matters before Maryland PSC, FERC, and other regulatory agencies. Liaise with PSC commissioners and staff. Identify legal and regulatory risks facing the Cooperative and develop mitigation strategies. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other transaction-related agreements. Review, monitor, litigate, and/or recommend settlements of legal claims. Retain and coordinate efforts of outside legal counsel, when approved, and provide in-house guidance and counsel. Qualifications Four-year college degree and a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school. Member in good standing of the Bar of Maryland. Minimum of five years of increasing responsibility in the practice of law with emphasis on regulatory, contract, general corporate, and environmental matters. Experience in an electric utility or similar business or agency regulating utilities highly desired. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and combine legal requirements with practical business advice. Strong communication skills, effective team builder, and ability to influence without authority. Salary and Benefits Starting salary range: $146,300-204,600. SMECO offers a 401(k) matching plan with a 6% dollar-for-dollar match and an additional 3% non-elective company contribution. EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr SMECO