Deputy General Counsel

The Company is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to serve as a senior legal advisor and partner to the General Counsel. This role is pivotal in providing professional, accurate, and timely legal advice on a wide range of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and litigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting complex business transactions, managing legal risk, and representing the company in legal matters. Essential functions include leading and supporting legal, regulatory, transactional, governance, compliance, and litigation matters, as well as staying current on relevant laws and regulations to ensure the company's compliance obligations are met. The Deputy General Counsel will also be involved in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts and other legal documents. Applicants for the Deputy General Counsel position at the company must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, with at least five years of experience in providing legal counsel in a highly regulated environment. An active license to practice law in the U.S. and membership in the Washington State Bar Association, or eligibility for admission, is required. The ideal candidate will have expertise in areas such as contracts, real estate, construction, human resources, environmental law, liability claims, and/or litigation, with a preference for those with more than seven years of experience and a background in the electric utility industry or with a publicly owned utility. The role demands a professional with the ability to manage diverse and complex work situations, understand the legal and business implications of decisions, and demonstrate a commitment to the company's mission and values.