QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Member of the State Bar of Montana, or, able to be admitted as a member on motion, or, must take and pass the next available Montana Bar exam
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain a good safety record
• Some knowledge of electric and natural gas industries preferred, including general rate case matters (e.g. cost of service and rate design issues), fuel supply trackers, and Public Utilities Regulatory Policy Act ("PURPA") related issues
• Some knowledge of FERC proceedings and policies
• Knowledge of law and legal research techniques, contract drafting and interpretation
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Must think strategically
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excel at working in a team environment
• Very detail-oriented and maintain a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, complete work in a timely manner and balance the needs of multiple internal clients
• Willing to work under and have a demonstrated ability to meet rigorous deadlines
• Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
• Prefer at least five years of legal experience in the legal department of a corporation, law firm or state or federal regulatory or administrative agency
• Prefer first chair experience in administrative or litigation cases Proficient user of Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Experience with SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint is a plus

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Represent NorthWestern Energy before the Montana PSC and other administrative agencies in dockets including rate cases, tariff filings, complaint proceedings and other regulatory applications and filings
• Conduct legal research
• Draft all forms of legal documents, including tariff provisions, pleadings, discovery requests and responses, petitions, motions, briefs, affidavits, memos, reports and presentations
• Draft comments on proposed rulemakings and other non-contested case dockets before the Montana PSC and other regulatory agencies
• Advise internal energy supply, finance, distribution, customer service and transmission clients on state and federal regulatory issues and other legal issues
• Participate in contract drafting, civil disputes, and other legal work outside of the regulatory arena
• Develop legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and opinions on regulatory and other issues
• Work with outside counsel as appropriate
• Representation in court, and out of court, on civil matters or judicial review of agency decisions
• Perform all other related duties as required
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

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.

Open until filled.