Counsel II - Commercial Operations

Job Summary

Join a team where your legal expertise directly shapes how the business operates. In this role, you’ll work closely with business leaders across generation, energy delivery, and corporate functions to navigate complex commercial agreements, assess risk, and drive practical solutions. From operational sourcing contracts to third-party risk management, you’ll bring a strategic lens to everyday decisions that keep the business moving forward.

What you will do

• Develops strategy, advocates, and manages standard commercial litigation, transactions or regulatory dockets before state or federal regulatory agencies involving multiple parties to achieve successful outcomes.
• Provides legal counsel on a wide range of standard legal matters, including transactional, human resources, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, public company or regulatory matters.
• Responsible for specialized role in standard projects involving internal teams, business units and external resources.
• Assignments are carried out with moderate guidance and direction. Supports executive and top-level management and legal counsel from other organizations and serves as a primary point of contact for internal clients related to legal issues.
• Collaborates with business units and with various staff departments, facilitates compliance with federal and state regulations. Remains abreast of proposed legislation and regulatory changes across a number of disciplines which might affect the organization.
• Drafts contracts, pleadings, memorandum and other legal documents for filing before regulatory agencies or state for federal courts, or for use by internal business teams. Ensures filings are supported by compelling evidence and present persuasive arguments to achieve objectives.
• Maintains awareness of legal and business developments that may affect a project and determines the appropriate course of action. Responsible for assessing project risk. Evaluates the scope and resources used for the project and determines the level of expertise (internal and/or external) needed to complete a project. Manages stakeholder relationships and communications.
• Respectfully questions the client, where applicable, or when business decisions create legal risks. Gives direction and offers support. Provides resources to remove barriers to task accomplishment. Supports knowledge sharing and learning culture.
• Demonstrates adaptability by working creatively to address specific situations and accepts change. Develops new approaches for job or area. Generates new ideas to enhance legal processes.
• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities

Education Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school, college or university is required. Admission to practice law in Iowa or Wisconsin, or the appropriate jurisdiction is required.

Required Experience

• 3 or more years of experience in a wide range of legal issues after receiving law degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to plan and carry out more complex and non-routine work at a high level with minimum direction.
• Demonstrated excellent legal research skills.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• Business Acumen
• Business Negotiations
• Conflict Management
• Contractor Management
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Consulting
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Professional Advocacy
• Regulatory Compliance

About the Role

The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) Park serves as a launchpad for startups, a growth center for scaling businesses, and an R&D hub for major corporations. ISURP’s location provides direct access to 3,000 acres of contiguous university-owned test ground, offering unparalleled opportunities for ag-tech development, field trials, and large-scale research projects. The adjacent airport, robust infrastructure, and collaboration with Iowa State's BioCentury Research Farm (BCRF) create a unique environment where research seamlessly transitions to real-world application. By fostering collaboration between industry leaders, Iowa State University, and emerging talent, ISURP plays a crucial role in building the workforce of tomorrow—right here in Ames, Iowa.

Benefits

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.