Location in Helena preferred; other major office locations in Montana (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls and Missoula) and South Dakota may be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Member of the State Bar of Montana or South Dakota or able to be admitted as a member on motion in Montana or South Dakota
• Ten years practicing law in a legal department of a corporation, law firm or governmental agency
• Expertise in real estate law and contract law
• Five years of experience drafting, interpreting and negotiating contracts, including real estate and commercial contracts
• Five years of experience in working with governmental agencies
• Excel at working effectively with resource management agencies
• Dispute resolution skills that promote collaborative decision-making
• Ability to independently handle numerous, discrete matters
• Knowledge of law and legal research techniques, document drafting and interpretation
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivator with excellent organizational skills
• Excel at working in a team environment but also be able to work independently without supervision
• Organized, detail-oriented and maintain a high degree of accuracy and comply with company policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and balance the needs of multiple internal clients
• Willing to work under and have a demonstrated ability to meet rigorous deadlines
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Ability to demonstrate a good safety record
• Ability to travel up to 15% per year
• Ability to pass a drug test and a background check
• Expertise in wat law and experience as a litigation attorney is highly desirable
• Prefer familiarity with the state and federal regulations relating to land use, Federal Power Act, FERC hydropower licensing, the Endangered Species Act, environmental law, air and water quality certifications and multi-agency agreements
• Experience with SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint is a plus

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Advise internal energy supply, distribution, transmission and other corporate clients on transactional and other legal issues
• Conduct legal research
• Develop legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and opinions on transactional, operational, regulatory and other corporate issues
• Draft all forms of legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, memos, reports and presentations
• Collaborate with other in-house counsel and take on primary responsibility for certain areas of law, based on experience
• Perform special assignments and other duties as requested by the General Counsel
• Work with outside counsel as needed
• Representation in court on civil matters and periodic appearance before city council and county boards
• Present NorthWestern Energy before various courts, federal and state agencies and local governments
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's safety standards, values, mission, goals, strategic business objectives and Code of Conduct and Ethics

Full-time position.

$117,600 - $190,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%; healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision; Health Savings Account (HSA); healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA); Employee Assistance Programs; Life Insurance; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open until filled.