Senior Counsel

Job Summary

Now is the time to be in energy—and we’re leading the charge.

As the energy sector undergoes one of the most transformative periods in history, we’re scaling fast and building the future of clean, reliable power. We’re looking for a Senior Counsel who’s ready to be at the forefront of this growth—someone who thrives on complex deals, understands the intricacies of EPC and M&A, and wants to make a tangible impact on the energy transition.

In this role, you won’t just be reviewing contracts—you’ll be shaping strategy, negotiating high-stakes transactions, and partnering with senior leaders across the business to drive innovation and mitigate risk. If you’re a seasoned legal mind with a passion for infrastructure, project development, and transformative growth, this is your moment.

Join us. Help power what’s next.

What you will do

• Develops strategy, advocates, and manages complex commercial litigation, transactions or regulatory dockets before state or federal regulatory agencies involving multiple parties to achieve successful outcomes.

• Provides legal counsel on a wide range of legal matters, including complex transactional, human resources, litigation, intellectual property, real estate, public company or regulatory matters.

• Responsible for specialized role in complex projects involving internal teams, business units and external resources and/or regularly leads highly specialized, complex projects, including appropriate engagement and management of outside counsel, as well as management of associated budgets.

• Advise on complex commercial transactions, with a focus on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) agreements, project acquisition deals, and other corporate development initiatives to support business growth and transformation.

• Assignments are carried out with significant independence. Regularly works with executive and top-level management and legal counsel from other organizations and serves as a primary point of contact for internal clients related to legal issues.

• Collaborates frequently with, and may oversee and mentor paralegals, and/or legal interns.

• Collaborates with business units and with various staff departments, facilitates compliance with federal and state regulations. Remains abreast of proposed legislation and regulatory changes across a number of disciplines which might affect the organization.

• Drafts contracts, pleadings, memorandum and other legal documents for filing before regulatory agencies or state for federal courts, or for use by internal business teams. Ensures filings are supported by compelling evidence and present persuasive arguments to achieve objectives.

• Monitors legal and business developments that may affect a project and determines the appropriate course of action. Responsible for assessing project risk. Evaluates the scope and helps determine the resources used for the project and determines the level of expertise (internal and/or external) needed to complete a project. Manages stakeholder relationships and communications.

• Respectfully questions the client, where applicable, or when business decisions create legal risks. Gives direction and offers support. Provides resources to remove barriers to task accomplishment. Supports knowledge sharing and learning culture.

• Demonstrates adaptability by working creatively to address specific situations and accepts change. Develops new approaches for job or area. Generates new ideas to enhance legal processes.

• Engages in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school, college or university is required. Admission to practice law in Iowa or Wisconsin, or the appropriate jurisdiction is required. Required

Required Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a wide range of legal issues after receiving law degree.

• Must be a licensed attorney.

• Experience in working effectively with senior management.

• Experience either drafting and negotiating complex commercial transactions, or leading the strategy, development, drafting, and advocacy in regulatory dockets.

• Solving problems of diverse scope and moderate to high complexity requiring in-depth analysis to determine appropriate solution.

Other Requirements

• Support and foster a culture of belonging while demonstrating a strong commitment to equal employment opportunity

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to plan and carry out more complex and non-routine work at a high level with minimum direction.

• Demonstrated excellent legal research skills.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management).

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Skills

• Business Negotiations • Commercial Acumen • Conflict Management • Contractor Management • Corporate Governance • Legal Consulting • Legal Writing • Litigation • Professional Advocacy • Regulatory Compliance