Associate General Counsel

At Otter Tail Power, our employees help us serve the communities we support by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. In this role, the Associate General Counsel will advise employees at all levels within the organization, including senior management, on State and Federal regulatory requirements, draft and negotiation transactions, oversee litigation and manage outside counsel to support the advancement of the company’s mission and goals while also maintaining compliance with regulations and laws. Our successful employees ensure that our customers and communities have the power they need for modern life.

Other areas in which the Associate General Counsel will work include:

• Advise management in business-related matters, negotiate, interpret laws and regulations, and prepare legal documents.
• Manage activities related to litigation and regulatory matters and manage outside counsel to ensure Otter Tail Power Company’s interests are advanced efficiently and in alignment with our values.
• Participate in filings and legal advocacy on behalf of Otter Tail Power Company at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, North Dakota Public Service Commission, the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on rate, compliance, investigatory and siting matters.
• Collaborate with various internal teams including Asset Management on transmission-and construction-related agreements, Regulatory to manage briefs, replies and other advocacy filings and Customer Service to advise in territorial disputes, utility franchise, customer service matters and tribal affairs.
• Provide counsel relating to land rights, easement acquisition and, as necessary, condemnation. Represent the utility in right-of-way, third-party and company siting/use and other local governmental matters.
• Facilitate discovery responses, depositions, preparation of motion papers and preparation for trial.
• Litigate, negotiate, and settle, when appropriate, contested regulatory matters, including general rate cases, other rate recovery proceedings, contested FERC filings, and non-rate related proceedings.
• Supervise and direct the activities of outside counsel to ensure Otter Tail Power Company receives responsive, cost-effective and valuable legal services.

 

Qualifications:

We’re seeking candidates with a wide range of skills who are motivated to deeply understand complex and technical information in order to advise stakeholders to the best path forward while aligning with our core values: Integrity, Community, Safety, Resourcefulness, Customer Service and People. Some examples of what we’re looking for include:

• Our top candidates will be able to strategically identify critical and priority issues and define appropriate action. They will have demonstrated their ability for developing and interpreting legal and regulatory contracts and orders.
• Experience in and demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulatory models, regulation of business, economics of regulated (monopoly) industries, energy industry, utility rates and operations, broad understanding of stakeholder and other industry processes combined with an appreciation of the wider political, regulatory and industry environment.
• There is a lot of innovation in our industry, and we want positive, resilient people who can prioritize under unexpected or difficult deadlines and skillfully represent Otter Tail Power Company in a congenial and constructive manner.
• This position will work with varied individuals, stakeholders, and teams such that superior leadership, interpersonal and communications skills, including research, technical and legal writing, oral and presentation, are required for success.
• Must be licensed to practice in any of the states of Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota
• D. degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school

 

Offering:

We believe employment is a partnership and we expect excellence from our talented employees. To support our employees and help them thrive in their career experience and goals, we offer:

• Competitive wage & benefit package.
  • The expected base compensation for this role is $174,000 - $218,000 annually. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
  • Incentive plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership options
  • Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
  • Health, disability and life insurance plan options
• Training – our employees are provided training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement! This includes safety – one of our values and key to our success – technical, compliance and developmental training.
• Career development is critical to our long-term success. Otter Tail Power employees have opportunities to participate in various leadership development programs, gain access to an a la carte online leadership course catalog, receive mentorship from current leaders and more!
• Mental health support from the experts at SupportLinc as well as competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best when they’re working.

To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com.  We’ll accept applications through August 22, 2025.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

Salary

• $174,000 - $218,000/year