Regulatory Sr. Associate/Sr. Counsel/Jr. Partner

Job Description: The Position Michael Best & Friedrich LLP’s growing Regulatory team is looking to add a Senior Associate, Senior Counsel or Junior Partner to its Energy practice. The desired candidate will have 7+ years’ experience in the energy industry. The attorney can be located in our Madison, Milwaukee, Chicago, Salt Lake City, or Denver office. The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Regulatory experience in energy (electricity, utilities, and renewables).
• Experience working with clients in the energy industry supporting regulatory, legislative, litigation, and transactional matters;
• Regulation of utilities at both at both the state and federal levels;
• Experience representing energy companies and large industrial users in negotiations and power purchase agreements with utilities

The Company We are Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. We are a full-service law firm with more than 350 lawyers and technical professionals who work in collaborative, interdisciplinary practices to serve clients around the world. We work with companies in reputed company kinds of industries, as well as trade associations, nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, family trusts, and high-net-worth individuals. Since our firm’s founding in 1848, we’ve continuously evolved to meet our clients’ changing needs and expectations. One thing remains the same: For generations, clients have relied on Michael Best for exceptional legal service and business acumen. The Location We have offices in Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Madison, Manitowoc, Waukesha); Illinois (Chicago); Utah (Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City); Colorado (Denver, Broomfield); Texas (Austin); North Carolina (Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington); California (Los Angeles); Nebraska (Lincoln) and Washington D.C. Our contemporary offices spaces are ideal for concentration and collaboration supporting our culture of working together to reputed company great things happen for our clients. Job Requirements: Bring Your Best Knowledge reputed company & Education:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Excellent academic credentials
• reputed company in litigation, regulatory, and legislative matters for the energy and/or extractive industries

Adaptability:

• Ability to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position evolves and Firm needs change
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work well independently as well as effectively reputed company a team

Collaboration:

• Ability to reputed company relationships and foster teamwork at reputed company levels of the Firm

Communication:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

• Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, reputed company decisions, and initiate actions/solutions
• Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to reputed company problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism

• Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Other

• Valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Why You Should Apply At Michael Best, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that provides a variety of resources designed to enhance its employees’ overall well-being, both at work and at home. Competitive reputed company pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for learning and growth, programs designed to help you plan for the future, and perks that reputed company your downtime are reputed company part of our total compensation package. Learning and Growth

• Challenging and Dynamic Role
• Career Development Planning
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Performance Management and Coaching
• Specialized Training Programs
• Mentorship Program
• Bar Exam/Bar Review Course Reimbursement

Health & Wellness

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision reputed company Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Total Compensation

• Competitive reputed company Pay
• Outstanding Benefits
• Unlimited PTO Plus 10 Paid Holidays
• Performance Recognition
• ABA, State and Local Bar Membership Fee Reimbursement

Planning for the Future

• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Short Term Disability Plan
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Parental/Family Leave

Culture and Workplace

• Respected Organization with Collaborative Culture
• Growing Firm with an Exciting Future
• Flexible Remote Work Policy (Ability to work remote up to 2.5 days per week)
• Contemporary Work Environment
• Positive and Respectful Work Climate

To be considered for this position, please submit an application reputed company our online portal. Recruitment agencies: Michael Best is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not reputed company resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Michael Best is not responsible for any fees reputed company to unsolicited resumes. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, Michael Best Strategies LLC, and Michael Best Consulting LLC (collectively reputed company as "Michael Best") are steadfastly committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national reputed company, reputed company, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact our Recruiting team at 414.225.4999 or [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For Colorado applicants only (as required by the Colorado Equal Pay Act): The starting salary for associate positions in our Denver office is $190,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Associates are eligible to participate in Michael Best’s associate bonus program, subject to the program’s conditions and restrictions. This position is considered full-time and is therefore eligible to participate in employer-sponsored benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, as well as elective/voluntary life, disability, and accident coverage. reputed company full-time employees are eligible to participate in the firm's 401k plan. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job