Vermont Electric Cooperative seeks a Corporate Counsel to advise on regulatory, business law, and governance.

At VEC, we're small enough to know everyone by name and large enough to be leaders in utility innovation. As the largest electric Cooperative in Vermont, we have nonprofit heart and a passion for delivering excellence every day. Our territory goes from the Lake Champlain islands to the Connecticut River, the Canadian border to points as far South as Huntington. Our work is as varied and interesting as the landscape we serve.

To succeed in this position, you must be comfortable advising towards action. You will work on a wide variety of projects and issues with a wide variety of internal and external partners. Every day will be different. You must have a member-focused mindset and the discipline to thrive in a tightly regulated industry. You will need strong relationship-building, a love of learning, and a mindset of being trainable. You must be able to ask difficult questions and give difficult answers while maintaining positive connection with your co-workers and external partners.

The Corporate Counsel will advise on legal issues related to rights of way, environmental permitting, contracts, governance, regulatory filings, and any other legal questions that arise. This will include coordination with external counsel and work with regulatory agencies.

This position reports directly to the CEO. It is local and hybrid, based out of our Johnson headquarters.

Membership in the Vermont Bar Association is a must. Utility experience, especially electric utilities, is highly desirable. We encourage candidates with experience as counsel in Business law, contract law, or other regulated industries to apply, as we are willing to train the right candidate without direct experience.

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$140,000 annualized, commensurate with relevant experience and ability. Vermont Electric Cooperative provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision; 401(k) base and match; Combined Time Off and more.

Please reach out to hr@vermontelectric.coop with any questions about this opportunity.

This position requires a criminal background check.