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ALLETE · 13 hours ago

Attorney III

Duluth, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$149K/yr - $186K/yr

6+ years exp

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, and focuses on energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. The Attorney III will provide legal services across the company, ensuring compliance and addressing legal needs in various operational areas.

EnergyReal EstateRenewable EnergySolar

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide legal services and/or work in conjunction with outside counsel to provide the necessary legal services to all elements of the Company including the various operational departments and to upper/middle and top management

The legal services provided include a broad range of preventative, remedial and initiating actions in response to the needs of the Company requiring application of reasoned judgment derived from objective consideration of relevant facts and applicable legal/regulatory principles

Qualification

Juris DoctorAdministrative LawCorporate LawContract LawEnvironmental LawResearchAnalysisLimited LitigationNegotiationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationDecision MakingPersuasion

Required

Bachelor's Degree plus professional degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent and successful admission to the Minnesota State Bar

Six years or more experience as an attorney with satisfactory work performance

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Works under standard office conditions and follows a results-oriented approach, which may frequently require working beyond typical hours to meet business needs

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

Preferred

In-depth, diversified, and specialized legal knowledge in one or several of the following areas: Administrative/Regulatory Law, Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Environmental Law, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Regulations, Personnel related regulations and laws, Employee benefits regulations, Real Property Law, Finance related regulations and laws, Governance

Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating regulatory, contractual, and operational matters with agencies, vendors, and stakeholders

Oral and Written Communication: Communicates complex legal issues clearly and effectively

Research: Proficient in researching statutes, regulations, and relevant rulings

Analysis: Strong analytical skills to assess legal risks and interpret legislation and contracts

Decision Making: Exercises sound legal judgment in advising on compliance, operations, and risk mitigation

Limited Litigation: Experienced in handling administrative proceedings and regulatory hearings

Persuasion: Effective advocate in regulatory, contractual, and internal advisory settings