Expert Attorney - Regulatory

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Not Applicable

Number of Positions: 1
Apply by: Until filled
Location: Detroit - Downtown Headquarter - Walker Cisler Building

Bidding Restriction : 1 Year

Hybrid Role: This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.

Emergency Response: Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.

Job Summary

Provides expertise and senior level guidance on legal support and services in matters of complexity, sensitivity, and significant financial impact to the company. Serves as expert with in-depth legal knowledge in a specialized area. Leads legal projects and mentors other team members to ensure success of legal activities. Represents company interests in formal and informal legal proceedings, including federal, state or local judicial, or dispute resolution processes. Collaborates with business leaders to proactively address legal risks and deliver strategic legal solutions. Contributes to the development and implementation of legal policies and practices, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Exercises sound judgment and autonomy in advising on legal matters that influence business operations. Provides trusted analysis,proposed solutions, and representation.

Span of control: 0; individual contributor.

Key Accountabilities

• Participates in the resolution of complex, sensitive, and/or financially significant legal matters and ensures resolution in an efficient manner
• Conducts research on legal principles and precedents, including consulting with outside legal counsel to provide guidance, advice and support to business units legal matters
• Anticipates significant legal issues in the practice area of expertise and develops innovative legal solutions that support business objectives
• Creates and executes legal documents, including gathering relevant information using multiple sources and methods
• Represents the company legally in job related workplace disputes or claims of employer wrongdoing (e.g., wrongful termination, contract disagreements, unemployment issues, and discrimination)
• Provides expert guidance and work instructions to other professionals, para-professional, and legal team members
• Represents and advocates for the company in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other legal disputes with third parties
• Provides expert support across business unit activities ensuring that legal issues, contracts, disputes, and complex transactions are effectively completed, in accordance with applicable legal requirements and in alignment with company objectives.
• Guides and directs leaders to ensure business units are operating in accordance with applicable legal parameters

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

Graduate of accredited law school and admitted to the bar with 10 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney practicing law in any of the following areas: commercial transactions, federal and state regulatory law (energy), environmental, tort and/or commercial litigation, corporate finance and/or governance, and labor and employment law.

Other Qualifications

Preferred:

• Experience in energy industry
• Experience practicing in an administrative forum in the filed of energy or public utility law/regulation
• Experience in one or more areas of the following: administrative, energy, or regulatory, including before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or a state public service commission.

Other Requirements

Exhibits exceptional verbal, written and presentation communication skills

• Proficient with computers and office software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.)
• Advanced analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations
• Collaborates with a team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients, procedures, and policy
• Manages multiple demands from leaders, peers, and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion; displays calm demeanor under pressure
• Prioritizes and manages multiple tasks, issues, or projects, including high-visibility initiatives that require innovation, teamwork, and planning
• Initiates new ideas and approaches; challenges orthodox practices and approaches with reasonable and sound alternatives

Additional Information

Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities, and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision

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At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.