Lead Counsel

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At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.

Job Summary Are you ready to lead legal strategy at the forefront of energy innovation? We're seeking a Lead Counsel with deep expertise in commercial contracts, acquisitions, and complex infrastructure-related projects to drive high-impact legal decisions across our organization. In this role, you'll manage multiple strategic initiatives, lead sophisticated negotiations, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. If you bring a Juris Doctor, 10+ years of legal experience, and a passion for shaping business outcomes through smart legal counsel - this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and purpose-driven work as we build a smarter, more sustainable future.

What You Will Do

- Develops strategy, advocates, and manages complex 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 legal matters, including complex transactional, human resources, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, public company or regulatory matters.

- Responsible for specialized role in complex projects involving internal teams, business units and external resources and/or regularly leads highly specialized, complex projects, including appropriate engagement and management of outside counsel, as well as management of associated budgets.

- May oversee or lead complex commercial transactions, with a focus on project acquisitions, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreements, and other development initiatives to support the Company’s strategy.

- Carries out assignments independently. Regularly works with 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 frequently with, and may oversee and mentor Counsel, paralegals, and/or legal interns.

- 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 determines the 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.

Education Requirements

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) 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. Required

Required Experience

- 10+ years of experience in a wide range of legal issues after receiving law degree.

Key Skills

- Business Acumen

- Business Negotiations

- Commercial Acumen

- Conflict Management

- Contractor Management

- Corporate Governance

- Legal Consulting

- Legal Writing

- Litigation

- Professional Advocacy

- Regulatory Compliance

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range:

$150,000-$200,000

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.