Attorney III

Location Duluth, MN

Application Close Date 9/30/2024

Business Unit ALLETE, Inc.

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Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt

ALLETE, Inc., is building a sustainable energy future and is seeking a talented Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) attorney with corporate experience to join its legal team. ALLETE is a publicly traded energy company that is headquartered on beautiful Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota – with operations throughout the United States. Our businesses include Minnesota Power, Superior Water Light & Power, ALLETE Clean Energy, New Energy Equity, ALLETE Renewable Resources, and BNI Energy. Find more information on www.ALLETE.com.

As a member of the legal department, you will work with business teams to implement corporate and renewable energy business strategies.

This position will be focused on complex corporate matters, as well as representation of ALLETE before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The attorney that joins the ALLETE team will concentrate on regulatory, litigation, and policy matters before FERC, as well as corporate transactional and compliance matters. This position will participate on diverse project teams, provide strategic advice, and manage internal projects as well as external counsel. In addition, the position will provide guidance and counsel to ALLETE officers and executives regarding legal issues in the areas of FERC regulation and policy.

ALLETE offers a flexible, friendly work environment, a strong culture of integrity, and expansive opportunities to grow and develop in your career. We offer choice in the things that matter to you: your money, your health, your time, and your career. The compensation package includes a competitive, market-based salary, a robust retirement plan, medical and dental benefits, generous time off, professional development opportunities, and other perks such as an on-site wellness facility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required AND c andidate must be admitted, or eligible for admission, to practice law in Minnesota.

  REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Six years or more of relevant legal experience including experience with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and corporate matters.

• Experience with energy, regulated utility, licensing, as well as complex commercial contracting is a plus.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may be considered for either a hybrid or remote work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. There is flexibility regarding employee location, but with the expectation that the employee will be able to regularly work in person in Duluth, Minnesota.

• The successful candidate will possess:

• The highest ethical standards and integrity.

• Excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.

• Effective and proven business judgment and negotiating skills.

• Strong initiative and the ability to work independently.

• The ability to understand and assimilate diverse perspectives.

• The ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Commitment to excellent client service, with a practical, proactive, and collaborative approach.

• License in good standing in a state with a mandatory license requirement.

• Legal experience involving FERC regulation of the electric utility industry.

• Experience with compliance and enforcement matters.

• The insight and expertise to develop tools to enhance ALLETE’s regulated businesses and client experience.

• The ability to drive engagement and connection within the legal department and across ALLETE businesses.

• This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

  Employer will not sponsor Visas for this position.

  External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

  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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