Attorney/Sr Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa at MidAmerican Energy Company
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MidAmerican Energy Company
Des Moines, Iowa, 50307, United States
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Job Description
Position Title: Attorney/Sr Attorney
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description:
This position is posted multi-level and will be filled based on the selected candidate's education, experience, and skill set.
This position provides legal support for MidAmerican Energy Company to assist it in accomplishing its goals consistent with existing laws, regulations and agreements. Position could have direct interaction with regulators and staff at regulatory commissions in Iowa, South Dakota or Illinois and will engage in legal work including contract review, providing legal advice to a variety of business units and potentially involved in various types of litigation.
Responsibilities:
Representation before regulatory agencies, including preparation of written materials and appearances at hearings or other meetings. Legal compliance and preventive law representation and training. Contract drafting, review and negotiations. Dispute avoidance counseling, dispute and litigation management, outside counsel management. Analysis of business opportunities. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have a law degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa or be licensed in one state and licensed in Iowa within one year after start date. Six years of legal experience is required. Experience in a regulated industry, regulatory agency or law firm setting is a plus. Must demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and an ability to fulfill leadership responsibilities assigned; an ownership approach to projects and tasks is critical. . Must have a good understanding of the laws in areas of expertise and proficient in its interpretation and application. Must possess effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Must be able to handle critical time constraints, priorities and meet established deadlines. Must be available outside of normal working hours. Must be able to handle heavy workload, multiple project responsibilities and continually changing priorities. Must be willing to travel periodically for projects, hearings, litigation, negotiations, etc. Must support MEC's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules. Must exercise proficiency in the use and application of computer programs including spreadsheet, word processing, and e-mail programs.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10005641
Job Category: Legal
Posting Date: 2026-08-18
Apply Before: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 1615 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description:
This position is posted multi-level and will be filled based on the selected candidate's education, experience, and skill set.
This position provides legal support for MidAmerican Energy Company to assist it in accomplishing its goals consistent with existing laws, regulations and agreements. Position could have direct interaction with regulators and staff at regulatory commissions in Iowa, South Dakota or Illinois and will engage in legal work including contract review, providing legal advice to a variety of business units and potentially involved in various types of litigation.
Responsibilities:
Representation before regulatory agencies, including preparation of written materials and appearances at hearings or other meetings. Legal compliance and preventive law representation and training. Contract drafting, review and negotiations. Dispute avoidance counseling, dispute and litigation management, outside counsel management. Analysis of business opportunities. Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have a law degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa or be licensed in one state and licensed in Iowa within one year after start date. Six years of legal experience is required. Experience in a regulated industry, regulatory agency or law firm setting is a plus. Must demonstrate sound oral and written communication skills, sound judgment, and an ability to fulfill leadership responsibilities assigned; an ownership approach to projects and tasks is critical. . Must have a good understanding of the laws in areas of expertise and proficient in its interpretation and application. Must possess effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Must be able to handle critical time constraints, priorities and meet established deadlines. Must be available outside of normal working hours. Must be able to handle heavy workload, multiple project responsibilities and continually changing priorities. Must be willing to travel periodically for projects, hearings, litigation, negotiations, etc. Must support MEC's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules. Must exercise proficiency in the use and application of computer programs including spreadsheet, word processing, and e-mail programs.
About US:
MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.
About the Team:
MidAmerican Energy Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10005641
Job Category: Legal
Posting Date: 2026-08-18
Apply Before: 2026-09-11T00:00:00+00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Locations: 1615 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
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