Counsel

Counsel I: ($94,460-$118,080)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; 
• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree from an ABA-accredited law school; and
• License to practice law in North Dakota (or ability to obtain license or in house counsel certificate).

Counsel II: ($114,580 $143,220)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; 
• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree from an ABA-accredited law school; and
• License to practice law in North Dakota (or ability to obtain license or in house counsel certificate); and
• Three years’ experience in the practice of law.

Counsel III: ($131,810 - $164,760)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university;
• Juris Doctor (or equivalent) degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
• License to practice law in North Dakota (or ability to obtain license or in house counsel certificate); and
• Six years’ experience in the practice of law

• This position is located on site at the MDU Resources Corporate Campus in Bismarck, ND
• Strong Communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple time sensitive matters in a demanding, fast-paced, and fluid environment.
• A business and solution-oriented approach to interacting and working with internal clients. 
• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Energy experience is a plus.
• In house public company experience is a plus.
• Law firm experience is a plus.

• Provide practical legal advice and counsel to senior management concerning compliance, real estate, marketing, SEC disclosure, regulatory, employee benefits, ESG, labor and employment, and environmental law.

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements with counterparties, vendors, and service providers.

• Assist with documentation of corporate governance matters and legal entity maintenance.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of the Company’s policies and procedures.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of outside counsel (e.g., litigation management).

• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.