Location will be considered in Helena, Butte or Sioux Falls, SD.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Member of the State Bar of Montana or South Dakota, or ability to be admitted as a member on motion, or ability to take and pass the Montana Bar or the South Dakota Bar exam
• Minimum of five years experience in a corporate legal department, law firm or public sector position
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating contractual arrangements
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to excel at working in a team environment but also be able to work independently without supervision
• Detail-oriented, maintain a high degree of accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, balance the needs of multiple internal clients and reprioritize workload on a daily basis
• Willing to work under and have a demonstrated ability to meet rigorous deadlines
• Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
• Experience with SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint is a plus

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Advise internal energy supply, distribution, transmission and other corporate clients on transactional and other legal issues
• Develop legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and opinions on transactional, operational, regulatory and other corporate issues
• Conduct legal research
• Draft all forms of legal documents, including contracts, memos, reports and presentations
• Perform special assignments and other duties as requested by the General Counsel or Senior Counsel
• Work with outside counsel as needed in support of critical transactions and dispute resolution
• Limited representation in court on civil matters, before state regulatory agencies and with judicial review of agency decisions and periodic appearances before city councils and county boards
• Perform all other related duties as required
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's safety standards, values, mission, goals, strategic business objectives and Code of Conduct & Ethics

Full-time position.

$99,300 - $162,600 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Closes on August 13, 2024.