Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) has an immediate opening for a Senior Attorney. The primary function of this position is to protect the legal rights of the Cooperative and assist in maintaining its operations within the scope established by law. This position is responsible for negotiating and litigating assigned matters before the Maryland PSC, FERC, and other regulatory agencies, and is a primary liaison with the PSC commissioners and their staff. This position will identify legal and regulatory risks facing the Cooperative and develop strategies to mitigate such risks, including the implementation of effective risk management tools and processes. The Senior Attorney will also draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other transaction-related agreements, as well as review, monitor, and litigate and/or recommend settlements of legal claims. This position will also retain and coordinate efforts of outside legal counsel, as approved, and provide in-house guidance and counsel.

This position requires a candidate who works independently and with minimal supervision, can effectively combine legal requirements with practical business advice, has strong communication skills, is an effective team builder, and is able to influence without authority.

This position requires a four-year college degree and a Juris Doctor from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. The candidate must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Bar of Maryland.

The candidate must have a minimum of five years of increasing responsibility in the practice of law, with emphasis helpful on regulatory, contract, general corporate, and environmental matters. Previous progressive experience in an electric utility or similar business or an agency regulating utilities is highly desired.

The starting salary range for this position is $146,300 - $204,600. SMECO offers an excellent benefits program including a 401(k) 6% dollar for dollar match and an additional 3% non-elective company contribution.

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.

SMECO champions a culture where people are valued and the employee experience is driven by innovation, collaboration, inclusion, safety, and trust. Interested candidates should apply via SMECO’s website at www.smeco.coop/about/careers.

About Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative

Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative Inc. (SMECO) is one of the nation's largest and most progressive electric cooperatives serving over 160,000 customers in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties and the southern portion of Prince George's county in Maryland. We offer career opportunities in engineering and operations, finance, economic and employee services, external affairs, and information and customer services. SMECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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