Associate General Counsel

Allete • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

The Associate General Counsel at ALLETE will play a pivotal role in the Corporate Legal Services department, providing strategic legal advice and managing various legal functions including regulatory, legislative, and real estate matters. This position involves significant interaction with senior management and requires a strong leadership presence to guide the legal team and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and supports the company's commitment to a sustainable energy future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree PLUS professional degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent, AND successful admission to the Minnesota State Bar is required.
• Twelve years or more of experience as an attorney with satisfactory work performance and previous leadership experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient operation of the legal department by managing daily activities, workflows, processes, initiatives, projects, and resources.
• Lead and support the creation and execution of policies, plans, and initiatives within the legal department, ensuring they align with company objectives.
• Oversee the regulatory, legislative, and real estate functions within the legal department, offering guidance and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborate in the facilitation and management of relationships between the legal department and corporate business units, fostering cross-departmental partnerships.
• Offer comprehensive legal counsel on a broad range of issues varying in complexity, influencing strategic decisions and reducing risk.
• Develop and execute regulatory strategies while managing relationships with outside counsel, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality representation that aligns with departmental goals and standards.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare detailed documentation on complex issues, ensuring clarity and precision to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and present information to the Board of Directors, contributing to informed governance.
• Support department growth and development by regularly collaborating with the Chief Legal Officer to discuss planning and improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, guide, and manage legal staff, fostering a supportive and productive environment.
• Provide work direction and strategic guidance to department staff, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain productive working relationships.
• Adapt to responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility while contributing to the overall success of the department.

Benefits

• Competitive, market-based salary
• Robust retirement plan
• Medical and dental benefits
• Company supported continuing education
• Generous time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Incentive plan
• Flexible work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree