Vice President, Corporate Governance & General Counsel

THIS POSITION IS ON-SITE IN RICHLAND, WA

The Vice President for Corporate Governance and General Counsel position reports to the CEO and serves as a member of the dynamic and collaborative executive leadership team, which sets the strategic direction, operating philosophy, and internal policy of the organization.

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Executive Leadership Team Position:

Serve as a member of the dynamic and collaborative executive leadership team, which determines the strategic direction, operating philosophy, and internal policy of the organization. The executive leadership team at Energy Northwest may periodically have changes in scope and purview to support the needs of the agency. This provides our executives opportunities for career development and growth, while enhancing the synergy of the full executive leadership team.

Current Purview:

The VP, Corporate Governance & General Counsel is currently responsible for the following organizations: Compliance (which includes Environmental and Regulatory Programs, Legal Services and Regulatory Affairs), Public Affairs and Supply Chain Services. This position also provides oversight of the activities and involvement of outside legal firms retained for specialist purposes and/or investigations.

As the General Counsel for the agency, ensure that the legal, regulatory and compliance interests of Energy Northwest are protected and appropriately advised to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, Executive Board, Participants Review Board, and management/staff. Responsible for effectively managing all legal, regulatory and compliance matters affecting Energy Northwest, and other organizations and/or work scope as assigned.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Team Oversight & Leadership:

Provide exemplary leadership and management direction to the organizations within this position’s purview, including planning and assigning projects or tasks, monitoring progress, and evaluating results. Manage and evaluate staff performance. Evaluate staff development needs and provide appropriate training and developmental opportunities. Develop current and future leaders through succession planning, use of developmental plans and through active monitoring and coaching.

General Counsel & Compliance

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REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

This position is open until filled.

Pay Range

$300,000.00 - $400,000.00 Annual

Midpoint:

$350,000.00

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) offers a highly competitive and substantial benefits package which allows qualifying employees (and their families) to enroll in medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring, and identity theft insurance. EN offers three retirement programs to qualifying employees including a matching 401(k) deferred compensation plan, the Washington State Pension Plan (PERS), and a 457(b) savings plan. Qualifying employees will also accrue 160 hours of personal time per year and nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.