Chief Regulatory Attorney

Bhe Gt&S; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a lead regulatory attorney to provide strategic legal guidance on state and federal regulatory matters, and to direct legal staff across major operational units. You will manage complex regulatory projects, represent the company in court and hearings, and coordinate with outside counsel while guiding policy and risk management decisions.

Applicants should have a JD, bar admission, and extensive regulatory experience, including energy-related regulatory

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and bar exam in at least one state.
• Iowa license within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to major operational units and regulatory teams.
• Lead and manage complex regulatory matters and projects across jurisdictions.
• Represent the company in court and regulatory hearings.
• Oversee outside counsel and train staff attorneys and support staff.
• Draft and negotiate agreements; counsel on compliance, IP, and risk management.

Skills

Regulatory law

Policy development

Legal management

Contract negotiation

Regulatory hearings

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Job description

Lead regulatory attorney with expertise in state and federal regulatory law and policy, along with other areas generally spanning across the company. Provide legal counsel and direction to various major operational units, while specifically supporting regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state regulatory commissions. Manages and guides legal staff as appropriate. Handles and oversees the most complex legal matters and projects associated with the company’s strategic and regulatory goals. Represents the company in court, formal hearings, and regulatory hearings. Manages outside counsel. Provides guidance and training to staff attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory attorney with expertise in state and federal regulatory law and policy, and multiple specialized areas.
• Ensure appropriate application of all laws and regulations related to MidAmerican’s corporate and operational activities and transactions.
• Assess and mitigate legal risks of company activities and advise management and other company personnel on legal and strategic matters.
• Participate in contract negotiation and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Establish policies and procedures consistent with established legal principles and requirements.
• Monitor and maintain current knowledge of industry trends in legal and compliance matters relating to the energy industries and pursue ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge on best practices.
• Provide legal counsel and direction within major operational units.
• Plan, manage, coordinate and directly handle complex legal and regulatory matters and projects across all applicable jurisdictions, including but not limited to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state regulatory law and policy.
• Represent the company in court, formal hearings, and regulatory hearings.
• Consult with and manage outside legal counsel and provide guidance and training to staff attorneys and support staff.
• Draft and negotiate agreements and counseling on compliance, litigation, intellectual-property, and risk-management issues.
• Manage and guide legal staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and successful completion of bar exam in one or more states in which the company conducts business; Iowa license within one year of hire.
• A minimum of ten years’ previous law firm experience.
• Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge with legal and regulatory issues.
• Familiarity with the political and legal implications of decisions made by the company.
• Management skills including the ability to negotiate with and influence peers and senior officers on policy and strategic issues.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and motivate employees.
• Use oral and written communication to create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
• Knowledge of the company’s strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Expertise in applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10005642
• Job Category Legal
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1615 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
• Pay Range $178,600 - $223,300
• Relocation Assistance Available for this position dependent upon eligibility requirements
• Sponsorship No - Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.