Regulatory (Energy) Sr. Associate/Sr. Counsel/Jr. Partner

About the role

The PositionMichael 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. The attorney can be located in any of our offices. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Responsibilities

• 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 at both the state and federal levels
• Representing energy companies and large industrial users in negotiations and power purchase agreements with utilities

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• Experience in litigation, regulatory, and legislative matters for the energy and/or extractive industries
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Problem Solving Skills: 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

Skills

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Benefits

At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive base pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that inspire your downtime are all part of our total compensation package.

Pay

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.

Schedule

This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s 401k plan.