Attorney

About the role

SPP is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!

Responsibilities

• Draft and support regulatory filings, testimony, and administrative law matters
• Track and manage state and federal case dockets
• Provide legal analysis on tariff, policy, strategic, and regulatory issues
• Partner with executives, subject matter experts, and outside counsel
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and stipulations
• Review and negotiate complex commercial contracts
• Deliver corporate legal support (governance, HR, compliance)
• Lead or support special projects with organization-wide impact
• Work daily in close coordination with staff subject matter experts in executing these responsibilities

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Experience practicing law in a state bar
• Flexibility and ability to function with constantly changing multiple priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyze case law, regulatory decisions and policy guidelines and provide recommendations
• Ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent planning and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Top 15% of law school class and member of law review

Skills

• Legal expertise
• Complex regulatory work
• Strategic thinking
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
• Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
• Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP

Pay

The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.

Schedule

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SPP is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, SPP makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities.