Counsel II - Commercial Operations

Alliant Energy•Madison, WI

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join a team where your legal expertise directly shapes how the business operates. In this role, you’ll work closely with business leaders across generation, energy delivery, and corporate functions to navigate complex commercial agreements, assess risk, and drive practical solutions. From operational sourcing contracts to third-party risk management, you’ll bring a strategic lens to everyday decisions that keep the business moving forward. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded attorney who thrives on variety and continuous learning. You’ll handle everything from contract structuring and dispute management to advising on new and evolving issues, building both depth and breadth along the way. If you’re someone who can balance legal risk with business outcomes and wants to grow in an in-house environment with strong mentorship and exposure, this role offers a meaningful opportunity.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school, college or university is required.
Admission to practice law in Iowa or Wisconsin, or the appropriate jurisdiction is required.
3 or more years of experience in a wide range of legal issues after receiving law degree.
Proven ability to plan and carry out more complex and non-routine work at a high level with minimum direction.
Demonstrated excellent legal research skills.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Business Acumen
Business Negotiations
Conflict Management
Contractor Management
Corporate Governance
Legal Consulting
Legal Writing
Litigation
Professional Advocacy
Regulatory Compliance

Responsibilities

Develops strategy, advocates, and manages standard commercial litigation, transactions or regulatory dockets before state or federal regulatory agencies involving multiple parties to achieve successful outcomes.
Provides legal counsel on a wide range of standard legal matters, including transactional, human resources, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, public company or regulatory matters.
Responsible for specialized role in standard projects involving internal teams, business units and external resources.
Supports executive and top-level management and legal counsel from other organizations and serves as a primary point of contact for internal clients related to legal issues.
Collaborates with business units and with 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.
Drafts contracts, pleadings, memorandum and other legal documents for filing before regulatory agencies or state for federal courts, or for use by internal business teams.
Ensures filings are supported by compelling evidence and present persuasive arguments to achieve objectives.
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.
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 knowledge sharing and learning culture.
Demonstrates adaptability by working creatively to address specific situations and accepts change.
Develops new approaches for job or area.
Generates new ideas to enhance legal processes.
Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.