Deputy General Counsel

Summit Utilities Inc•Portland, ME

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Summit Utilities’ Legal Department is seeking a dynamic and experienced legal executive to join our team as Vice President & Deputy General Counsel. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the company’s litigation and corporate legal functions. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), the Deputy General Counsel will be a strategic partner to the executive team and play a critical role in mentoring legal staff, leading legal initiatives, and supporting the organization’s continued growth. Ideal candidates will bring significant law firm and in-house corporate experience, exemplary legal and leadership skills, and the ability to continuously adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including law firm experience
Demonstrated experience in litigation, corporate governance, transactions, and legal team leadership
Strong business acumen with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to legal problem-solving
Proven ability to provide concise, creative, and practical legal counsel in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing a geographically dispersed legal team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and collaborate across all organizational levels
Ability to develop strong cross-functional partnerships and work cooperatively with colleagues across departments and locations
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the capacity to manage multiple complex projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Strong judgment and strategic thinking, with the ability to anticipate issues and develop effective, business-aligned solutions
Self-starter with intellectual curiosity, a desire to learn the business, new areas of law, and a proactive, mission-driven mindset
Technologically adept and able to utilize virtual collaboration tools to maintain productivity across locations
Willingness and ability to travel as needed based on business requirements

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the energy sector is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel on general corporate, litigation, regulatory, and compliance matters
Lead and mentor legal team members across functional areas, including transactions, financing, disputes and claims, employment, insurance, and records management
Partner with the CLO and executive leadership to manage legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and integration
Serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping to execute company strategy through cross-functional collaboration
Select, engage, and oversee outside counsel, ensuring effective, high-quality, and cost-efficient legal representation
Identify and implement process improvements in partnership with internal legal and business stakeholders
Build and maintain productive, cross-functional relationships across the enterprise
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Summit’s business operations, including the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction served
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most.
We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

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