Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

Work Location: Helena, MT

Pay range: $102,200 to $181,700 per year

Employment Status: Regular Full-time

External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com

Internal candidates apply through iConnect.

About this position:

NorthWestern Energy is looking for an experienced lawyer to handle regulatory matters involving electric transmission to represent the Company before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as well as before various administrative agencies, including the Montana Public Service Commission (Montana PSC). This position will involve independence and responsibility in the work performed with the support of a dynamic legal team. You will build relationships within our expansive company as you work and develop a wide variety of cases. This job has professional growth potential. You will receive and supply mentoring, giving you the opportunity to provide the team with your own expertise. The extensive knowledge in energy law needed for this position can be learned as long as the successful candidate has litigation and/or administrative law experience.

We emphasize our relationship with our employees and focus heavily on company culture to benefit the communities we serve and the environment in which we operate.

We offer great benefits:

NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including:

Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

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Requisition #4759

Posting Dates: June 24, 2025 through Open Until Filled

Department/Division: Legal

Employment Physical: Not Required

Drug Test: Required

Background Check: Required

Relocation Benefit: Negotiable

Telecommuting: Part-time negotiable within NorthWestern Energy service territory

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com.