Attorney/Sr Attorney

MidAmerican Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a licensed attorney to provide legal support across regulatory, contract, and litigation-related matters in the Midwest. The role involves interaction with regulators and staff in multiple states and requires leadership in project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, Iowa licensure within a year, and at least six years of legal experience, preferably with regulated industries or law firms.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Iowa or able to obtain Iowa licensure within one year.
• Six years of legal experience required.
• Experience in a regulated industry or law firm is a plus.
• Strong communication, judgment, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle heavy workload.

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, outside counsel management.
• Analysis of business opportunities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership responsibilities

Analytical and problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Willingness to travel

Regulatory knowledge

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor / law degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Job Description

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

This position provides legal support for MidAmerican Energy Company to assist it in accomplishing its goals consistent with existing laws, regulations and agreements. Position could have direct interaction with regulators and staff at regulatory commissions in Iowa, South Dakota or Illinois and will engage in legal work including contract review, providing legal advice to a variety of business units and potentially involved in various types of litigation.

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, outside counsel management.
• Analysis of business opportunities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications

• 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 licensed in Iowa within one year after 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 assigned; an ownership approach to projects and tasks is critical.
• Must have a good understanding of the laws in areas of expertise and proficient in its 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 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 e-mail 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.

About The Team

MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.