Strategic Counsel - Transmission & Energy Infrastructure

AEP Service Corporation; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 221,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401K

Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, OH seeks a Vice President, Legal, Transmission to act as the primary legal adviser to the Transmission leadership and President. You will guide strategic legal counsel across transactions, real estate, procurement, and governance while leading a small legal team and coordinating with enterprise legal resources.

Responsibilities include structuring deals, managing risk, and advising on complex commercial matters to support Transmission objectives and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Advise senior executives on strategic commercial, transactional, and governance matters.
• Structure and negotiate complex agreements, including major commercial contracts.
• Lead and develop a small legal team supporting transmission operations.
• Coordinate with internal and outside counsel to align with enterprise standards.
• Provide risk assessment and compliant guidance to executive decision-making.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Contract negotiation

Team management

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

AEP Service Corporation in New Albany, OH seeks a Vice President, Legal, Transmission to act as the primary legal adviser to the Transmission leadership and President. You will guide strategic legal counsel across transactions, real estate, procurement, and governance while leading a small legal team and coordinating with enterprise legal resources.

Responsibilities include structuring deals, managing risk, and advising on complex commercial matters to support Transmission objectives and