Senior Attorney - Commercial

Eetdbuyersguide; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy in Detroit seeks an experienced corporate attorney to provide legal services on complex matters and to lead projects across the company.

The role includes researching laws, drafting and negotiating contracts, guiding regulatory compliance, and coordinating with outside counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Leads legal projects and ensures timely, effective outcomes.
• Researches legal principles, consults outside counsel, drafts and reviews documents.
• Negotiates and approves contracts, letters of agreement, and policies.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Litigation coordination

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job ID: 17599

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century. And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Number of Positions: 1
Apply by: No later than August 4, 2026
Location: Detroit - Headquarter

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee's primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company's remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes - Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE's emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Provides legal services in matters with some complexity and sensitivity regarding legal matters and recommendations. Applies legal knowledge analysis and solutions to meet business unit and company objectives. Leads others in plans and execution and can lead teams or coordinate with other areas to provide legal services. Represents the interests of the Company formal or informal legal proceedings including but not limited to federal, state or local judicial, or alternative dispute resolution processes.

Span of control: 0; individual contributor.

Key Accountabilities

• Leads legal projects and oversees the effectiveness and is resolved in an efficient and timely manner.
• Conducts research on legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, create and execute legal documents, gather relevant information using multiple sources and methods, provides guidance to develop solutions to business unit problems.
• Negotiates, creates and approves of legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters
• Analyzes legal data and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations to ensure accurate advice is given to the organization on appropriate legal action to be taken.
• Advises on legal concerns involving the organization's government and regulatory compliance.
• Leads litigation on the company's behalf or coordinates litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel.
• Provides legal guidance and advice on general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, and contract management.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduate of accredited law school and admitted to the bar with 7 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney practicing law in any of the following areas: commercial transactions, federal and state regulatory law (energy), environmental, litigation, corporate finance and/or governance, and labor and employment law

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on transactional/corporate legal matters
• Experience with procurment contracts and complex transactions (e.g. mergers/acauisitions or joint ventures) as well as other type of business transactions (e.g. real estate or construction).

Other Qualifications

• Exhibit exceptional verbal and nonverbal communication, written and presentation skills.
• Analytic and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
• Collaborate with team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients, procedures and policy.
• Leads multiple demands from superiors, peers and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion, displaying a calm demeanor under pressure.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high-visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning.
• Initiate new ideas and approaches, challenging orthodox practices and approaches with reasonable and sound alternatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, i.e MS Word and Excel, sufficient to apply them with minimal instruction or guidance.

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