Job description
Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what’s next in energy. When our employees say “I am energy,” it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We reward our highly hardworking and dedicated teams and give them the support they need to ensure their safety, wellness and financial security for themselves and their families.
If you enjoy challenges, have strong communication skills and are passionate about the work you do we invite you to consider Alliant Energy.
What sets us apart?
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Alliant Energy offers a full compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Employer Cash Contribution, Long and Short-Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.
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Year after year, Alliant Energy is recognized by major publications and foundations as a top employer and leader in the areas of equity and sustainability. This includes Newsweek’s list of Most Responsible Companies, Forbes list of Best Midsize Employers, a perfect Corporate Equality Index Score as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality and being named to the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.
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Our employees make a difference through their work and personal activities. In 2021, employees, retirees and our charitable foundation collectively contributed $11.5 million and volunteered over 75,000 hours.
Job Summary
Alliant Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Corporate Counsel to join our legal team. In this position, you will be an essential member of our team performing substantive high-level legal work that supports and implements the strategic plans of the organization. Our ideal candidate has strong corporate/transactional background and environmental compliance experience, is highly accountable, strategic, solution oriented, and collaborative. We are on the cusp of many exciting developments in the energy industry with a need for innovative and creative counselors to drive strategic solutions for our company.
Candidates located in Wisconsin or Iowa will work on a Hybrid basis, offering the flexibility to work from home while also spending time at one of our locations to interact with team members in-person. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates looking to move to the Cedar Rapids or Madison areas to work on a hybrid basis.
Candidates located in Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Nebraska will work on a Remote basis. Limited travel to an office in Wisconsin or Iowa for meetings will be required. Candidates located outside of these states who are not willing to relocate to Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA will not be considered.
Job Responsibilities :
Candidates located in Wisconsin or Iowa will work on a Hybrid basis, offering the flexibility to work from home while also spending time at one of our locations to interact with team members in-person. Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates looking to move to the Cedar Rapids or Madison areas to work on a hybrid basis.
Candidates located in Minnesota, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Nebraska will work on a Remote basis. Limited travel to an office in Wisconsin or Iowa for meetings will be required. Candidates located outside of these states who are not willing to relocate to Madison, WI or Cedar Rapids, IA will not be considered.
Job Responsibilities :
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Provides legal counsel on complex commercial, transactional, and environmental matters.
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Drafts and reviews a wide range of legal documents. Responsible for specialized role in complex projects involving internal teams, business units and external resources and/or leads highly specialized, complex projects.
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Assignments are carried out with significant independence. Regularly works with executive and top-level management and corporate counsel from other organizations and serves as a primary point of contact for internal clients related to legal issues.
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Collaborates with business units and various staff departments, facilitates compliance with federal and state regulations. Remains abreast of proposed legislation and regulatory changes across a number of disciplines which might affect the organization.
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Monitors legal and business developments that may affect a project and determines the appropriate course of action. Responsible for assessing project risk. Evaluates the scope and resources used for the project and determines the level of expertise (internal and/or external) needed to complete a project. Manages stakeholder relationships and communications.
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Applies in-depth skills and broad knowledge of the business to solve technical or complex problems. Adapts approach as required to achieve intended outcomes, prioritizes actions effectively in order to respond to numerous, diverse problems and demands. Applies a longer-term perspective to situations and actions. Leads the development of strategic plans. Predicts trends and adapts plans and priorities to address business and operational obstacles.
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Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, skills and experience in at least two areas of law. Continues to expand and broaden knowledge about the utility industry, Company, and related disciplines. Contributes to learning and building knowledge the legal department requires.
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Respectfully questions the client, where applicable, or when business decisions create legal risks. Gives direction and offers support. Provides resources to remove barriers to task accomplishment. Supports a knowledge sharing and learning culture.
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Demonstrates adaptability by working creatively to fit specific situations and accepts change even when there is ambiguity. Develops new approaches for job or area. Generates new ideas to enhance legal processes.
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Takes on substantial commitments/projects and works to achieve results. Takes accountability for driving results with and through others; makes things happen.
Education
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Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school, college or university is required
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Certificate(s) of Admission to practice law in Wisconsin or Iowa, or ability to become licensed within six months, is required
Experience
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5 years of experience in a wide range of legal issues after receiving law degree.
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Experience in working effectively with senior management.
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Experience in drafting and negotiating complex energy and strategic transactions.
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Experience with environmental and natural resource issues is a plus.
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Solving problems of diverse scope and moderate to high complexity requiring in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Proven ability to plan and carry out complex and non-routine legal work at a high level with minimum direction.
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Demonstrated excellent legal research skills and ability to exercise sound business judgment
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Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
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Promotes and supports diversity initiatives and equal employment opportunity.
Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.
Alliant Energy will not provide sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B visa) now or in the future for this position.
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Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a drug screen and background check.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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