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DTE Energy · 6 hours ago

Expert Attorney - Regulatory

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DTE Energy is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies, committed to creating a cleaner, healthier environment. The Expert Attorney - Regulatory provides senior level legal guidance on complex and sensitive legal matters, collaborates with business leaders to address legal risks, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Participates in the resolution of complex, sensitive, and/or financially significant legal matters and ensures resolution in an efficient manner

Conducts research on legal principles and precedents, including consulting with outside legal counsel to provide guidance, advice and support to business units legal matters

Anticipates significant legal issues in the practice area of expertise and develops innovative legal solutions that support business objectives

Creates and executes legal documents, including gathering relevant information using multiple sources and methods

Represents the company legally in job related workplace disputes or claims of employer wrongdoing (e.g., wrongful termination, contract disagreements, unemployment issues, and discrimination)

Provides expert guidance and work instructions to other professionals, para-professional, and legal team members

Represents and advocates for the company in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other legal disputes with third parties

Provides expert support across business unit activities ensuring that legal issues, contracts, disputes, and complex transactions are effectively completed, in accordance with applicable legal requirements and in alignment with company objectives

Guides and directs leaders to ensure business units are operating in accordance with applicable legal parameters

Qualification

Regulatory law expertiseCommercial transactionsEnvironmental lawLitigation experienceEnergy industry experienceCorporate governanceLaborEmployment lawAnalytic skillsTask managementInnovationVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Graduate of accredited law school and admitted to the bar

10 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney practicing law in any of the following areas: commercial transactions, federal and state regulatory law (energy), environmental, tort and/or commercial litigation, corporate finance and/or governance, and labor and employment law

Exhibits exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills

Proficient with computers and office software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.)

Advanced analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations

Collaborates with a team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients, procedures, and policy

Manages multiple demands from leaders, peers, and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion; displays calm demeanor under pressure

Prioritizes and manages multiple tasks, issues, or projects, including high-visibility initiatives that require innovation, teamwork, and planning

Initiates new ideas and approaches; challenges orthodox practices and approaches with reasonable and sound alternatives

Preferred

Experience in energy industry

Experience practicing in an administrative forum in the field of energy or public utility law/regulation

Experience in one or more areas of the following: administrative, energy, or regulatory, including before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or a state public service commission