Attorney/Sr Attorney

About the role

This position provides legal support for MidAmerican Energy Company to assist it in accomplishing its goals consistent with existing laws, regulations, and agreements. The role may involve direct interaction with regulators and staff at regulatory commissions in Iowa, South Dakota, or Illinois, and includes legal work such as contract review, providing legal advice to business units, and involvement in various types of litigation.

This posting is multi-level and will be filled based on the selected candidate's education, experience, and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Representation before regulatory agencies, including preparation of written materials and appearances at hearings or other meetings.
• Legal compliance and preventive law representation and training.
• Contract drafting, review, and negotiations.
• Dispute avoidance counseling, dispute and litigation management, and outside counsel management.
• Analysis of business opportunities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Requirements

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa or be licensed in one state and obtain Iowa licensure within one year after the start date.
• Six years of legal experience is required.
• Experience in a regulated industry, regulatory agency, or law firm setting is a plus.
• Must demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and an ability to fulfill leadership responsibilities; an ownership approach to projects and tasks is critical.
• Must have a good understanding of the laws in areas of expertise and proficiency in their interpretation and application.
• Must possess effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Must be able to handle critical time constraints, priorities, and meet established deadlines.
• Must be available outside of normal working hours.
• Must be able to handle a heavy workload, multiple project responsibilities, and continually changing priorities.
• Must be willing to travel periodically for projects, hearings, litigation, negotiations, etc.
• Must support MEC's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Must exercise proficiency in the use and application of computer programs including spreadsheet, word processing, and email programs.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.