Senior Regulatory Counsel — Energy & Compliance

MidAmerican Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a licensed attorney to provide legal support across regulatory, contract, and litigation-related matters in the Midwest. The role involves interaction with regulators and staff in multiple states and requires leadership in project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, Iowa licensure within a year, and at least six years of legal experience, preferably with regulated industries or law firms.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Iowa or able to obtain Iowa licensure within one year.
• Six years of legal experience required.
• Experience in a regulated industry or law firm is a plus.
• Strong communication, judgment, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage deadlines and handle heavy workload.

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

Oral and written communication

Leadership responsibilities

Analytical and problem solving

Time management

Decision making

Willingness to travel

Regulatory knowledge

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor / law degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a licensed attorney to provide legal support across regulatory, contract, and litigation-related matters in the Midwest. The role involves interaction with regulators and staff in multiple states and requires leadership in project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a law degree, Iowa licensure within a year, and at least six years of legal experience, preferably with regulated industries or law firms.