Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is about more than power. We're about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas' Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:
- Competitive pay with bonus opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible working environment for positions that are eligible where employees have the flexibility to work from home and come in where collaborative in person work is needed.
- Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a defined benefit plan fully funded by SPP
COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.
Attorney Pay Range: $ 95,000 - $ 123,700
Join Our Dynamic Legal Team at SPP!
Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level? At SPP, our legal department is the heartbeat of our organization, tackling a wide array of exciting legal matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a curious mind, we want YOU to join us as our next Attorney!
At SPP, our attorneys play a key role in everything we do. You'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, engage with various legal issues, and support our mission in a meaningful way. If you're hardworking, dedicated, and looking for a place to grow, the SPP legal department is the perfect fit!
Your Role:
As our Attorney, you'll provide critical legal support for regulatory matters. Your responsibilities will include drafting and supporting regulatory filings, managing administrative law issues, and offering overall corporate legal support, including contract review and negotiation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft & Develop: Create essential legal reports, regulatory filings, and compelling testimony.
- Monitor Cases: Oversee and track state and federal case dockets, ensuring compliance and strategy alignment.
- Strategic Counsel: Provide analysis and insights on legal, policy, and regulatory issues, coordinating effectively with outside counsel.
- Contract Review: Negotiate and review contracts that align with our corporate goals.
- In-Depth Research: Conduct thorough investigations into a variety of legal issues and provide strategic recommendations.
- Document Preparation: Prepare legal pleadings, motions, and other essential documents with precision.
- Corporate Support: Offer general legal assistance to various departments as needed.
- Project Management: Take charge of special projects that enhance our legal operations.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Experience Requirements:
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Must be licensed to practice law in any US state
Required:
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Licensed to practice law in good standing
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide in written form
- Ability to analyze case law, regulatory decisions and policy guidelines and provide recommendations to the Managing Attorney and General Counsel
- Strong written communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively handle all required tasks
- Understand and comply with SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred:
- Knowledge of/experience in the wholesale electric power industry
Southwest Power Pool Inc.
415 N McKinley
Little Rock
Arkansas United States
www.spp.org
