Senior Counsel

MDU Resources Group, Inc.; Bismarck (ND); Remote; USD 154,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance in the energy sector. This role involves advising senior management on regulatory compliance, managing legal matters, and overseeing legal staff. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to safety and excellence, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the energy industry. If you are passionate about law and want to contribute to a vital sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in law, with five years in the energy sector.
• Must be licensed to practice in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Act as legal advisor on utility regulatory requirements and environmental laws.
• Manage legal matters assigned to outside counsel and ensure satisfactory outcomes.

Skills

Human Relations Skills

Communication Skills

Legal Research

Regulatory Compliance

Energy Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor

Job description

Remote
1200 West Century Ave
Bismarck, ND 58506, USA

Remote
1200 West Century Ave
Bismarck, ND 58506, USA

BISMARCK GENERAL OFFICE
1250 WEST CENTURY AVENUE
PO BOX 5601
BISMARCK, ND 58506, USA

BISMARCK GENERAL OFFICE
1250 WEST CENTURY AVENUE
PO BOX 5601
BISMARCK, ND 58506, USA

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) provides essential products and services through its regulated electric and natural gas distribution segments to more than 1.2 million customers across eight states, and its pipeline segment. The Company operates in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, constructing and operating infrastructure that delivers natural gas and electricity that energizes homes and businesses. We’re looking for a skilled Senior Counsel to join our team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, and provide expert legal guidance that supports our mission and strategic goals. If you’re passionate about the energy industry and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you! All MDU Resources employees are responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in their day-to-day work routines for themselves and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Company.
• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree from an accredited law school acceptable to the Company.
• License to practice law in at least one of the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon; and
• Minimum of eight years’ experience in the practice of law, including at least five years’ energy industry experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent human relations and communication skills interacting with peers, senior management, and external parties.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, both on an individual level and team commitments.
• A business and solution-oriented approach to interacting and working with internal clients.
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Requires Moderate travel (up to 25%).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as strategic legal advisor to senior management and utility group regarding state electric and natural gas utility regulatory requirements, environmental laws, administrative law, real estate, acquisitions, litigation, and legislation.

Represent the Company on Regulatory matters, with the assistance of both internal and external stakeholders, as applicable, on cost of service and rate design matters before the applicable state public service commissions, including general rate cases, power cost adjustment mechanisms, integrated resource planning, wildfire mitigation, demand-side management, and distributed generation.

Manage and oversee legal matters assigned to outside counsel, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.

Research and analyze legal and policy issues to support business decisions.

Supervise attorney(s), legal analyst(s), and legal administrative assistant(s).

• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Offers for the position typically made between $154,210 - $192,760 DOE

To view our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, clickhere .

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