Description:

The Position:
A Full-Service Law Firm's growing Regulatory team is looking to add a Senior Associate or Senior Counsel to its Energy practice. The desired candidate will have 7+ years' experience in the energy industry. The attorney can be located in our Madison, Milwaukee, Waukesha or Manitowoc office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Regulatory experience in energy (electricity, utilities, and renewables).
Experience working with clients in the energy industry supporting regulatory, legislative, litigation, and transactional matters;
Regulation of utilities at both at both the state and federal levels;
Experience representing energy companies and large industrial users in negotiations and power purchase agreements with utilities

The Location:
We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); and North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to make great things happen for our Clients.

Job Requirements:
Bring Your Best

Knowledge Base & Education:

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
Excellent academic credentials
Experienced in litigation, regulatory, and legislative matters for the energy and/or extractive industries

Adaptability:

Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team

Collaboration:
Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism
Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other:

Valid authorization to work in the U.S.