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Lead regulatory attorney with expertise in state and federal regulatory law and policy, along with ... About Us MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas ...

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Energy Attorney

Richmond, VA · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

... regulatory matters. Prior energy-sector or public utility experience is helpful but not required ... attorneys, clients, and staff. This is a full-time, non-exempt, and in-office position. Salary ...

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Chief Regulatory Attorney

Des Moines, IA • On-site

$178K - $223K/yr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


Lead regulatory attorney with expertise in state and federal regulatory law and policy, along with other areas generally spanning across the company. Provide legal counsel and direction to various major operational units, while specifically supporting regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state regulatory commissions. Manages and guides legal staff as appropriate. Handles and oversees the most complex legal matters and projects associated with the company's strategic and regulatory goals. Represents the company in court, formal hearings, and regulatory hearings. Manages outside counsel. Provides guidance and training to staff attorneys and support staff.
Responsibilities
  • Lead regulatory attorney with expertise in state and federal regulatory law and policy, and multiple specialized areas.
  • Ensure appropriate application of all laws and regulations related to MidAmerican's corporate and operational activities and transactions.
  • Assess and mitigate legal risks of company activities and advise management and other company personnel on legal and strategic matters.
  • Participate in contract negotiation and ensure compliance with contract terms.
  • Establish policies and procedures consistent with established legal principles and requirements.
  • Monitor and maintain current knowledge of industry trends in legal and compliance matters relating to the energy industries and pursue ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge on best practices.
  • Provide legal counsel and direction within major operational units.
  • Plan, manage, coordinate and directly handle complex legal and regulatory matters and projects across all applicable jurisdictions, including but not limited to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state regulatory law and policy.
  • Represent the company in court, formal hearings, and regulatory hearings.
  • Consult with and manage outside legal counsel and provide guidance and training to staff attorneys and support staff.
  • Draft and negotiate agreements and counseling on compliance, litigation, intellectual-property, and risk-management issues.
  • Manage and guide legal staff as needed.

Qualifications
  • Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and successful completion of bar exam in one or more states in which the company conducts business; Iowa license within one year of hire.
  • A minimum of ten years' previous law firm experience.
  • Demonstrated in-depth experience and knowledge with legal and regulatory issues.
  • Familiarity with the political and legal implications of decisions made by the company.
  • Management skills including the ability to negotiate with and influence peers and senior officers on policy and strategic issues.
  • Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage and motivate employees.
  • Use oral and written communication to create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
  • Knowledge of the company's strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Expertise in applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

About Us
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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