MDU Resources Group, Inc.

Senior Counsel

Washington, United States

Full-time

$154,210-$192,760

About This Job

This position is available to remote candidates residing in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota, Washington, or Oregon.

MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) provides essential products and services through its regulated electric and natural gas distribution segments to more than 1.2 million customers across eight states, and its pipeline segment. The Company operates in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, constructing and operating infrastructure that delivers natural gas and electricity that energizes homes and businesses. We’re looking for a skilled Senior Counsel to join our team, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, and provide expert legal guidance that supports our mission and strategic goals. If you’re passionate about the energy industry and want to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you! All MDU Resources employees are responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in their day-to-day work routines for themselves and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university acceptable to the Company.

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Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree from an accredited law school acceptable to the Company.

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License to practice law in at least one of the following states: North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Minnesota, Washington, and Oregon; and

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Minimum of eight years’ experience in the practice of law, including at least five years’ energy industry experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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Excellent human relations and communication skills interacting with peers, senior management, and external parties.

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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines, both on an individual level and team commitments.

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A business and solution-oriented approach to interacting and working with internal clients.

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Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.

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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.

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Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

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May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

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Requires Moderate travel (up to 25%).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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Act as strategic legal advisor to senior management and utility group regarding state electric and natural gas utility regulatory requirements, environmental laws, administrative law, real estate, acquisitions, litigation, and legislation.

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Represent the Company on Regulatory matters, with the assistance of both internal and external stakeholders, as applicable, on cost of service and rate design matters before the applicable state public service commissions, including general rate cases, power cost adjustment mechanisms, integrated resource planning, wildfire mitigation, demand-side management, and distributed generation.

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Manage and oversee legal matters assigned to outside counsel, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.

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Research and analyze legal and policy issues to support business decisions.

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Supervise attorney(s), legal analyst(s), and legal administrative assistant(s).

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Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

APPLICATION DEADLINE - June 8, 2025

Offers for the position typically made between $154,210 - $192,760 DOE

Senior Counsel

About This Job

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

APPLICATION DEADLINE - June 8, 2025

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