Corporate Counsel or Associate General Counsel

Job Specifications

Black Hills Energy is people powered and purpose driven. Our team uses the power of energy to improve life for over one million customers in 800+ communities across the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring people who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth. As an organization, we believe the best part of working on our team is our commitment to making tomorrow better than today-for our customers, communities and each other.

Position summary:

This position will provide a full range of legal counsel and services for the operations of company business units ensuring compliance with laws, rules and regulations, and contractual arrangements, and otherwise support the corporation's activities, with primary focus on employment matters, labor relations, and litigation.

Pay Range: This posting includes the full pay range for this position. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
Corporate Counsel: $113,650 - $187,700
Associate General Counsel: $152,100 - $250,950

Reporting Relationship: Associate General Counsel

Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance is available based on individual circumstances! Details to be shared during the offer process.

Essential Functions:
* Investigate, research, and provide legal advice concerning a broad range of issues and circumstances which arise in company's day-to-day business activities, with emphasis on employment matters, labor relations, and litigation.
* Provide management with legal support related to business operations, including contract drafting, review, negotiation, administration and performance.
* Provide legal support to corporate and administrative functions (e.g. treasury, finance, customer service, insurance, supply chain, real estate).
* Provide management with legal support related to acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic partnerships, and development of company-owned operating assets and facilities.
* Provide legal support and assistance to the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel. Develop firm understanding of company's strategic business values and objectives.
* Review and interpret legislation, rules and regulations ensuring company personnel are aware of and in compliance with applicable laws.
* Assist in the supervision of outside counsel on legal matters.
* Support and comply with corporate policies, goals, and objectives.
* Participate in legal department planning, project prioritization and administrative tasks. Perform other tasks as assigned.

What Is Required:
Corporate Counsel:
* Juris Doctor Degree from ABA accredited law school.
* Minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience related to employment law, labor relations, or litigation.
* Licensed to practice law in Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas or Wyoming is required.
Associate General Counsel:
* Juris Doctor Degree from ABA accredited law school.
* 10 or more years of relevant legal experience.
* Licensed to practice law in Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas or Wyoming is required.

What Is Desired:
* Knowledge and understanding of the regulated business environment; knowledge of general commercial and corporate legal support requirements.
* Demonstrated ability to distinguish relevant facts, assimilate and analyze facts, and apply legal techniques to resolve complex legal issues.
* Proficient verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to make decisive, sound judgements, taking responsibility for developing plans to achieve optimal legal and business solutions.
* Demonstrated ability to plan work in progress; proficient negotiation skills, organize and effectively prioritize.
* Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent judgement; possess unquestionable integrity and thrive in a dynamic team environment.
* Ability to oversee and supervise work of one or more members of legal staff.

This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. Job descriptions may and do change periodically. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

About our Company: We are a customer, growth and safety focused utility company that is dedicated to our communities. We improve life with energy as an energy partner of choice. Our diverse culture fuels unique perspectives, opening doors to new insights and possibilities. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, we have over 3000 employees and serve 1.3 million natural gas and electric utility customers across eight states (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Arkansas).

Enjoy our Comprehensive Benefits Package! Annual discretionary bonuses, 401(k) (6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off benefits, including paid holidays and parental leave, company paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term), an employee assistance program and well-being benefits, and competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. If there is anything that may show up in these reports that may conflict with the position requirements, feel free to contact the Black Hills Energy recruiting team at jobs@blackhillscorp.com.

Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran. If you require reasonable accommodation, please visit careers.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.