# Staff Attorney or Senior Counsel (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Hiring organization: [Dairyland Power Cooperative](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/dairyland-power-cooperative)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/3e74deaa-9fdc-401f-a085-08aee49050a1

Listed on Dairyland Power Cooperative's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: La Crosse, WI
- Salary: 132100 – 227900 USD per year

## Summary

This in-house counsel role at an electric cooperative requires drafting and negotiating contracts, managing regulatory compliance across utilities and environmental law, and handling litigation matters. The position suits experienced attorneys comfortable in complex regulatory environments who want to work for a cooperative with strong People First values.

_Our summary, not Dairyland Power Cooperative's wording._

## Skills named

Contract Drafting, Regulatory Compliance

## Required

- Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
- Active bar membership in a U.S. state
- Minimum 3 years legal practice in utilities, energy, regulatory compliance, corporate, cooperative or real estate law
- Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills
- Critical thinking and analytical abilities
- Superior communication skills
- Familiarity with Wisconsin Public Service Commission and FERC regulations

## Nice to have

- Experience in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa or Washington D.C.
- Experience navigating complex regulatory environments for electric cooperatives
- Expertise advising cooperative boards on governance and fiduciary matters
- Understanding of cooperative business model and principles
- Ability to assess and mitigate legal risks for cooperative assets and reputation

Apply on Dairyland Power Cooperative's site: https://dairynet.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DPCcareers/job/La-Crosse-Wisconsin/Senior-Counsel--Hybrid---La-Crosse--WI-_JR100875