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Dentons Davis Brown · 1 month ago

Energy Regulatory Attorney

Des Moines, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Dentons Davis Brown is seeking an experienced Energy Attorney to join their growing practice. The role involves advising clients on energy regulatory and compliance issues, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with other attorneys to provide comprehensive client service.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Advise clients on energy regulatory and compliance issues, including matters before local, state, and federal regulatory bodies (e.g., local boards, the state public utility commission, and/or FERC)

Draft applications seeking siting and construction permits for energy generating and/or transmission facilities and associated review of consultant reports and other supporting materials

Draft proposed agreements with local governments, including agreements regarding road use, decommissioning, and drain tile repair

Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and/or other filings to be submitted in administrative and judicial proceedings

Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas (corporate, environmental, real estate, and litigation) to deliver comprehensive client service

Assist with drafting or negotiating contracts related to the transfer of generation assets, including development-transfer, build-transfer, and/or power-purchase agreements

Participate in business development efforts, including industry conferences, client presentations, and thought leadership opportunities