Utility Regulatory & Litigation Counsel

Otter Tail Power Company; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 155,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plans

Employee Stock Ownership options

Retirement Savings Fund with employer

Health, disability and life insurance

Education reimbursement

Leadership development programs

Mental health support

Job summary

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to advise management on regulatory requirements, draft transaction documents, oversee litigation, and manage outside counsel to support the company's mission.

Reporting to Senior Associate General Counsel, this role requires broad knowledge of state and federal regulation, strong writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams.

Qualifications

• Juris doctor degree from an ABA-accredited school.
• Ability to interpret and draft regulatory contracts and orders.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota or eligible to be licensed.

Responsibilities

• Advise management on business, legal and regulatory strategy and tactics.
• Manage litigation and regulatory matters to advance company interests.
• Represent the company before regulatory bodies such as PUCs and FERC and handle filings and advocacy.
• Collaborate with internal teams on transmission, regulatory briefs, and customer service matters.
• Coordinate with outside counsel to obtain cost-effective, high-quality legal services.
• Lead discovery, deposition, motion papers, and trial preparation.

Skills

Regulatory expertise

Legal writing

Litigation management

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Education

ABA-accredited JD

Job description

Otter Tail Power Company in Fergus Falls, MN, is seeking an Associate General Counsel to advise management on regulatory requirements, draft transaction documents, oversee litigation, and manage outside counsel to support the company's mission.

Reporting to Senior Associate General Counsel, this role requires broad knowledge of state and federal regulation, strong writing and negotiation skills, and the ability to coordinate with internal teams.