Attorney/Sr Attorney

NACBA; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a licensed attorney with at least six years of legal experience to support regulatory affairs and business units.

You will interact with regulators in IA, SD and IL, advise on contracts, compliance, and risk, and coordinate with outside counsel. A leadership mindset and ability to manage deadlines under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law or be licensed in one state and licensed in Iowa and South Dakota 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 be proficient 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 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.

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

Legal experience

Regulated industry experience

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Travel willingness

Education

Law degree

Bar admission

IA/SD licensure plan

Tools

Microsoft Office

Regulatory research software

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 or be licensed in one state and licensed in Iowa and South Dakota 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 be proficient 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 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.