Energy and Oil & Gas - General Attorney / Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney / Administrative Law Attorney in Bismarck, ND

In-House

Bismarck, ND

Energy and Oil & Gas - General Attorney / Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney / Administrative Law Attorney in Bismarck, ND

Attorney

8-10 yrs required

No

Senior Counsel

Job Category: Legal
Requisition Number: SENIO003281

Posting Details

Posted: May 7, 2025
Full-Time
Remote
Locations
Remote
Bismarck, ND 58506, USA
Boise, ID 83709, USA
Kennewick, WA 99336, USA

Job Details Description

Company provides essential products and services through its regulated electric and natural gas distribution segments to over million customers across eight states, alongside its pipeline segment. The company operates in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, focusing on constructing and operating infrastructure that delivers natural gas and electricity to energize homes and businesses. The company is looking for a skilled Senior Counsel to join the team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, to provide expert legal guidance that supports the company’s mission and strategic goals. If you are passionate about the energy industry and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, the company would be interested in hearing from you. All company employees are responsible for prioritizing safety in their daily work routines for themselves and others.

Job Title: Senior Counsel

Job Responsibilities

- Act as a strategic legal advisor to senior management and the utility group regarding state electric and natural gas utility regulatory requirements, environmental laws, administrative law, real estate, acquisitions, litigation, and legislation.
- Represent the company on regulatory matters, with the assistance of both internal and external stakeholders, on cost of service and rate design matters before applicable state public service commissions. This includes general rate cases, power cost adjustment mechanisms, integrated resource planning, wildfire mitigation, demand-side management, and distributed generation.
- Manage and oversee legal matters assigned to outside counsel, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.
- Research and analyze legal and policy issues to support business decisions.
- Supervise attorneys, legal analysts, and legal administrative assistants.
- Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience Information

- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university acceptable to the company.
- Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree from an accredited law school acceptable to the company.
- License to practice law in at least one of the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in the practice of law, including at least five years of energy industry experience.

Other Requirements

- Excellent human relations and communication skills for interacting with peers, senior management, and external parties.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, both individually and as part of team commitments.
- Business and solution-oriented approach to interacting and working with internal clients.
- Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from cyber-attacks, damage, or unauthorized access.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, with no sponsorships considered.
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
- May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Requires moderate travel (up to 25%).

Salary Information

Offers for the position are typically made between $154,210 - $192,760, depending on experience.

Application Deadline

June 8, 2025

Company promotes the motto of Energizing Lives for a Better Tomorrow and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.