Regulatory (Energy) Sr. Associate/Sr. Counsel/Jr. Partner
About the Role
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP’s growing Regulatory team is looking to add a Senior Associate, Senior Counsel, or Junior Partner to its Energy practice. The desired candidate will have 7+ years’ experience in the energy industry and can be located in any of our offices.
- Regulatory experience in energy (electricity, utilities, and renewables)
- Experience working with clients in the energy industry supporting regulatory, legislative, litigation, and transactional matters
- Regulation of utilities at both the state and federal levels
- Experience representing energy companies and large industrial users in negotiations and power purchase agreements with utilities
About the Company
Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in all kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs while maintaining a commitment to exceptional legal service and business acumen.
Locations
We have offices in the following locations:
- Wisconsin: Green Bay, Milwaukee, Madison, Waukesha
- Illinois: Chicago
- Utah: Salt Lake City
- Colorado: Denver, Broomfield
- Texas: Austin
- North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington
- California: Los Angeles
- Nebraska: Lincoln
- Washington D.C.
Our contemporary office spaces are designed to support concentration and collaboration, fostering a culture of teamwork.
Requirements
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- Excellent academic credentials
- 7+ years of experience in litigation, regulatory, and legislative matters for the energy and/or extractive industries
- Valid authorization to work in the U.S.
Skills
Adaptability
- Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and firm needs change
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team
Collaboration
- Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the firm
Communication
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion
Problem Solving
- Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
- Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor
Professionalism
- Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment
Benefits
Learning and Growth
- Challenging and dynamic role
- Career development planning
- Professional growth opportunities
- Performance management and coaching
- Specialized training programs
- Mentorship program
- Bar exam/bar review course reimbursement
Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Wellness program
- Employee and family assistance program
Total Compensation
- Competitive base pay
- Outstanding benefits
- Unlimited PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Performance recognition
- ABA, state, and local bar membership fee reimbursement
Planning for the Future
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Short-term disability plan
- Long-term disability plan
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Parental/family leave
Culture and Workplace
- Respected organization with a collaborative culture
- Growing firm with an exciting future
- Flexible remote work policy (ability to work remote up to 2.5 days per week)
- Contemporary work environment
- Positive and respectful work climate
Pay
For California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois applicants only: The annual compensation range for this role in our California, Colorado, District of Columbia, and Illinois offices is between $225,000 and $325,000. The salary range reflects our good-faith expectation for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity. Individuals in this role are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.