Regulatory Attorney III or IV

Posting Deadline

This position is posted until filled.

Preferences

• Utility law experience
• Litigation experience
• Transactional law experience
• Regulatory compliance experience
• Experience with environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

Job Description

Attorney IV

Salary Grade: G02
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum:
$131,698 – $184,377 – $237,057

Summary

Provides legal advice and service on complex legal issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the Company with an emphasis on regulatory law. Responsible for litigation in regulatory proceedings and for complex legal transactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages complex litigation, regulatory or administrative proceedings or legal transactions
• Provides legal advice to officers and other business managers regarding legal matters
• Coordinates regulatory, litigation or other legal strategies with overall business objectives

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of law in applicable area of expertise
• Experience in litigation and complex transactions
• General familiarity with preventative law and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on working with technical experts

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the actual practice of law
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico within one year of the hiring date
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory compliance strongly preferred

Communication Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write legal documents that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Office/courtroom environment. Some travel required.

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

Job Description

Attorney III

Salary Grade: G03
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum:
$115,742 – $156,252 – $196,761

Summary

Expert or senior level attorney who conducts legal research, drafts more significant corporate legal documents and conducts more significant transactions and represents the corporation in moderately complex litigation or proceedings. Involves provisional legal services to the utility in areas of general corporate law, commercial and financial transactions, procurement, securities law compliance, bankruptcy matters, general contracting and/or general litigation depending on practice area assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages complex litigation, regulatory proceedings or legal transactions involving the Company
• Supervises and manages other attorneys including outside counsel who represent the Company in complex litigation or transactions
• Works independently in developing or supervising transactions, regulatory and/or litigation strategies and tactics
• Operates independently to provide legal advice and counsel to officers and other business managers regarding legal matters
• Coordinates regulatory, litigation and/or other legal strategies with overall business objectives

Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of law in applicable area of expertise
• Must possess general familiarity with other areas of law within scope of responsibility where appropriate
• Knowledgeable about preventative law and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Skills in supervising and managing legal matters and other attorneys
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Sufficient knowledge of the business to be able to reconcile potentially conflicting legal needs and business objectives
• Ability to manage legal expenses effectively

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, with five to seven years of experience in the actual practice of law
• Must be licensed to practice law in any state in which the business unit operates within one year of the hiring date

Communication Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Computer Skills

Thorough knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software

Analysis and Problem-Solving Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time.

Work Environment

Office/courtroom environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

Safety Statement

Safety is a core value at TXNM Energy and our vision, “everyone goes home safe,” reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving, and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst at 505-241-4627.

DEI Statement

At TXNM Energy, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders. We remain committed to attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce and retaining high-performing employees who work collaboratively to carry out the Company’s purpose.

TXNM Energy and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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