Closing Date: 19th January, 2026
Description:
ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.Responsibilities:
- Provide legal services and/or work in conjunction with outside counsel to provide the necessary legal services to all elements of the Company including the various operational departments and to upper/middle and top management.
- The legal services provided include a broad range of preventative, remedial and initiating actions in response to the needs of the Company requiring application of reasoned judgment derived from objective consideration of relevant facts and applicable legal/regulatory principles.
- Drive policy development, shape litigation strategy, and mentor and guide legal staff.
- Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to department staff, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain productive working relationships.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree plus professional degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent and successful admission to the Minnesota State Bar.
Required Experience:
Nine years or more experience as an attorney with satisfactory work performance.
Special Requirements:
- This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE's needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Works under standard office conditions and follows a results-oriented approach, which may frequently require working beyond typical hours to meet business needs.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
- In-depth, diversified, and specialized legal knowledge in one or several of the following areas preferred:
- Administrative/Regulatory Law
- Corporate Law
- Constitutional Law
- Contract Law
- Environmental Law
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations
- Personnel related regulations and laws
- Employee benefits regulations
- Real Property Law
- Finance related regulations and laws
- Governance
- Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating regulatory, contractual, and operational matters with agencies, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Oral and Written Communication: Communicates complex legal issues clearly and effectively.
- Research: Proficient in researching statutes, regulations, and relevant rulings.
- Analysis: Strong analytical skills to assess legal risks and interpret legislation and contracts.
- Decision Making: Exercises sound legal judgment in advising on compliance, operations, and risk mitigation.
- Limited Litigation: Experienced in handling administrative proceedings and regulatory hearings.
- Persuasion: Effective advocate in regulatory, contractual, and internal advisory settings.
Compensation and Benefits:
- The expected annual compensation range for this position is $162,000 - $206,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
- Compensation Incentive Program
- Retirement Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Community Engagement, and more.
- Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.
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