Senior Director, Associate General Counsel

Omaha Public Power District; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 166,021 - 207,526; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Director, Associate General Counsel to partner with the Vice President and General Counsel and advise the Board and senior leadership. This role oversees a broad legal portfolio, shaping processes, tools, and practices for an evolving in-house function and guiding major enterprise decisions.

You will begin as a senior individual contributor, with potential growth into leadership and possible supervision of attorneys or legal staff as the department

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in Nebraska or applicable state.
• Extensive experience in commercial contracting, governance, and advising executives.
• Ability to manage outside counsel and translate legal risk into business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board on complex matters.
• Lead negotiation, drafting and review of commercial agreements (power, construction, interconnection).
• Provide practical legal counsel on employment, procurement, governance, compliance, and litigation management.
• Identify and mitigate legal/regulatory risks involving public power operations and infrastructure.
• Supervise outside counsel as the department grows.

Skills

Legal experience in-house

Commercial contracting

Corporate governance

Employment counseling

Procurement

Advising executives

Managing outside counsel

Regulated-industry experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school

Active law license in Nebraska or another state

State registration for multi-jurisdiction work

Job description

Omaha Public Power District is seeking a Director, Associate General Counsel to partner with the Vice President and General Counsel and advise the Board and senior leadership. This role oversees a broad legal portfolio, shaping processes, tools, and practices for an evolving in-house function and guiding major enterprise decisions.

You will begin as a senior individual contributor, with potential growth into leadership and possible supervision of attorneys or legal staff as the department