Regulatory Affairs Associate (Energy Transactional) (#...

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: is seeking an associate with four to six years of energytransactional experience to join the Regulatory Affairs group in ourMinneapolis, Phoenix, or Salt Lake City office. Experience with PowerPurchase Agreements, Interconnection Agreements (generators,transmission, and load), Large Load matters, electric serviceagreements, transmission service matters, and other industry specifictransactions is required.Qualified candidates will have:- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school;- Four to six years of energy transactional experience;- Minnesota, Arizona, or Utah bar admission or the ability to becomeadmitted in Minnesota, Arizona, or Utah;- Excellent communication and writing skills;- Strong academic performanceApplicants with FERC and/or state regulatory experience are preferred.For Minneapolis applicants only, the salary range for this position is$245,000 - $285,000. Pay is determined based on a variety of factorsincluding, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area.The individual hired for this position may have the option of electing alower billable-hours track with a proportional reduction in salary.Associates are eligible to participate in Dorseys associate bonusprogram, subject to the programs conditions and restrictions.Dorsey offers a collaborative and dynamic environment, with competitivecompensation and excellent benefits. Our benefits are available toattorneys working 17+ hours/week along with their dependents, includingspouses and domestic partners regardless of gender. Dorseys benefitspackage includes: comprehensive medical insurance with coverage forinfertility, gender-affirming care, behavioral health, and access tovirtual providers; dental insurance; vision insurance; 401(k) retirementsavings plan; basic and optional life insurance; short and long-termdisability; flexible time off; up to 15 weeks of paid parental leavewith up to an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability forattorneys who give birth; paid holidays; adoption assistance;healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursementaccounts; back-up child and elder care program; education and collegeadvising program; virtual tutoring; wellbeing programs and activities;mass transit program (certain offices); travel assistance program; 24/7employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits witha licensed counselor at no cost. Where applicable, attorneys may beeligible for a discretionary bonus and/or a productivity bonus,clerkship bonus, relocation expenses, and bar review expenses.First-year associates are also eligible for a salary advance and barreview stipend. (Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria andmay result in taxable income to the recipient.)You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexualorientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age,marital status, familial status, status with regard to publicassistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protectedstatus.Dorsey participates in E-Verify.About DorseyDorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We providestrategic legal counsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range ofindustries, including banking & financial institutions; development &infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage &agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & WhitneyLLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner.With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe andAsia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients'legal and business needs. Dorseys diverse client base includes more thanone-third of Fortune 100 companies.Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practicalwisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serveclients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries inwhich we have excellent depth and a history of achieving clientsuccess:- Banking and Financial Institutions- Development and Infrastructure- Energy & Natural Resources- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness- Healthcare- TechnologyAmong Dorseys many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court JusticeHarry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser,Minnesotas first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice Presidentand Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar,former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, andU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedicationto community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge everyyear since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% ofbillable hours to pro bono work.One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative cul

Created: 2026-03-02