Cherry-Todd Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Cherry-Todd Electric Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an experienced attorney or law firm to serve as general counsel for our rural electric cooperative.

We are looking for a knowledgeable, responsive legal professional who understands, or is willing to develop an understanding of, the unique legal, regulatory, and operational needs of a rural electric cooperative. The selected attorney or law firm will provide ongoing legal guidance and representation to the Cooperative as needed.

Areas of Legal Support May Include:

• General corporate and governance matters, including board meeting support and policy review.
• Rural electric cooperative law and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Regulatory compliance and utility-related legal matters.
• Contract review, preparation, and negotiation.
• Employment and labor-related legal matters.
• Real estate, easements, right-of-way, and property matters.
• Risk management, liability, and insurance matters.
• Litigation management and coordination with specialized legal counsel when needed.
• General legal advice and counsel to management and the Board of Directors.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in South Dakota.
• Licensed to practice in Rosebud Sioux Tribal Court, or willingness to become licensed in said Court.
• Licensed to do business on the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Reservation, or willingness to become licensed.
• Experience in corporate, business, utility, energy, or regulatory law.
• Familiarity with rural electric cooperatives or other member-owned organizations is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide practical, timely legal advice.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Cooperative management and the Board of Directors.
• Access to additional legal resources or expertise for specialized matters as needed.

Engagement Structure

The Cooperative anticipates establishing an ongoing outside general counsel relationship. Compensation and scope of services will be negotiated based on the qualifications and proposed engagement of the attorney or law firm.

Interested Attorneys or Law Firms

Interested parties are invited to submit a letter of interest outlining their experience, qualifications, relevant utility or cooperative law experience, proposed approach to serving as outside general counsel, and fee structure.

Please submit inquiries or expressions of interest to:

Mr. Timothy Grablander, P.E.
Cherry-Todd Electric Cooperative, Inc.
PO Box 169    
Mission, SD 57555

timg@cherry-todd.com
(605)856-4416

Application Deadline: January 5, 2027.

We look forward to identifying a legal partner who can provide knowledgeable, dependable, and practical counsel to support the cooperative and its members.