Regulatory Affairs Associate (Energy Transactional) (#1020)

Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 245,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dorsey is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate with four to six years of energy transactional experience to join their team in Minneapolis. Applicants should possess a JD degree and be admitted to the Minnesota, Arizona, or Utah bar. The salary for this position ranges from $245,000 to $285,000 depending on experience.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible time off, and various well-being programs. Dorsey promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring candidates are considered without regard to protected statuses.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of energy transactional experience required.
• Experience with Power Purchase Agreements and electric service agreements.
• Preferred experience with FERC and/or state regulatory matters.

Skills

Energy transactional experience

Communication skills

Strong academic performance

Education

JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Regulatory Affairs Associate (Energy Transactional) (#1020)

Dorsey is seeking an associate with four to six years of energy transactional experience to join the Regulatory Affairs group in our Minneapolis, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City office. Experience with Power Purchase Agreements, Interconnection Agreements (generators, transmission, and load), Large Load matters, electric service agreements, transmission service matters, and other industry specific transactions is required.

Qualifications

• A JD degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Four to six years of energy transactional experience.
• Minnesota, Arizona, or Utah bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Minnesota, Arizona, or Utah.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong academic performance.

Applicants with FERC and/or state regulatory experience are preferred.

For Minneapolis applicants only, the salary range for this position is $245,000 - $285,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing a lower billable‑hours track with a proportional reduction in salary. Associates are eligible to participate in Dorsey’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for infertility, gender‑affirming care, behavioral health, and access to virtual providers.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Basic and optional life insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Flexible time off.
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave with up to an additional 6‑8 weeks of paid short‑term disability for attorneys who give birth.
• Paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance.
• Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre‑tax reimbursement accounts.
• Back‑up child and elder care program.
• Education and college advising program.
• Virtual tutoring.
• Well‑being programs and activities.
• Mass transit program (certain offices).
• Travel assistance program.
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.
• Where applicable, attorneys may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus, clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses.
• First‑year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and bar review stipend.

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally‑protected status.

Interested candidates should submit an online application at https://www.dorsey.com/careers.