Experienced Corporate Attorney

Madison Gas and Electric Company • Madison, WI

23h

About The Position

At Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), legal functions as a trusted business partner. The Corporate Attorney will collaborate closely with organizational leaders to address complex business issues, manage risks, and support initiatives critical to the future of energy. Responsibilities include providing legal counsel on commercial agreements, regulatory matters, corporate governance, and strategic projects, ensuring practical advice that advances business objectives. This role is suited for a commercially oriented attorney who thrives on variety, teamwork, and resolving intricate business challenges. The attorney will partner with stakeholders in operations, generation, energy delivery, technology, and corporate functions to devise solutions, balance risk with business goals, and offer guidance on diverse legal issues. The ideal candidate is an experienced legal generalist with expertise in contract drafting and negotiation, strong business acumen, and the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and practically. Curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive learning attitude are essential for providing daily legal support across the company.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin
• Five or more years of experience in business/transactional, regulatory, real estate, administrative, or corporate law

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the utility industry
• Experience in another regulated industry
• Experience in municipal or government agency
• Experience in corporate practice
• Experience in commercial litigation

Responsibilities

• Navigate complex business issues
• Manage risk
• Support initiatives shaping the future of energy
• Provide practical legal counsel on commercial agreements, regulatory matters, corporate governance, and strategic projects
• Partner with stakeholders across operations, generation, energy delivery, technology, and corporate functions
• Identify solutions
• Balance risk with business objectives
• Provide counsel on a broad range of legal matters
• Provide day-to-day legal support across the organization

Benefits

• Meaningful work
• Broad legal exposure
• Opportunity to partner with business leaders on complex and evolving challenges
• Collaborative culture
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Dedication to serving customers and community
• Team that values integrity, accountability, and working together to achieve meaningful results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior