What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Otter Tail Power Company?
At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, the Associate General Counsel will advise employees at all levels within the organization, including senior management, on State and Federal regulatory requirements, draft and negotiation transactions, oversee litigation and manage outside counsel to support the advancement of the companys mission and goals while also maintaining compliance with regulations and laws. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life.
Other areas in which the Associate General Counsel will work include:
- Advise management in business-related matters, negotiate, interpret laws and regulations, and prepare legal documents.
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- Manage activities related to litigation and regulatory matters and manage outside counsel to ensure Otter Tail Power Companys interests are advanced efficiently and in alignment with our values.
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- Participate in filings and legal advocacy on behalf of Otter Tail Power Company at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, North Dakota Public Service Commission, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on rate, compliance, investigatory and siting matters.
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- Collaborate with various internal teams including Asset Management on transmission-and construction-related agreements, Regulatory to manage briefs, replies and other advocacy filings and Customer Service to advise in territorial disputes, utility franchise, customer service matters and tribal affairs.
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- Provide counsel relating to land rights, easement acquisition and, as necessary, condemnation. Represent the utility in right-of-way, third-party and company siting/use and other local governmental matters.
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- Facilitate discovery responses, depositions, preparation of motion papers and preparation for trial.
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- Litigate, negotiate, and settle, when appropriate, contested regulatory matters, including general rate cases, other rate recovery proceedings, contested FERC filings, and non-rate related proceedings.
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- Supervise and direct the activities of outside counsel to ensure Otter Tail Power Company receives responsive, cost-effective and valuable legal services.
Salary : $125,000 - $175,000
