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<p>DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.</p>
<p><br> But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.</p>
<p><b><br> Testing Required:</b> Not Applicable</p>
<p><b> Hybrid Role: </b>Must be able to come on-site periodically and reside at a commutable distance from the assigned work location.</p>
<p><b> Emergency Response:</b> Yes – Must be available to perform a primary assignment in support of DTE’s emergency response to storms or other events that impact service to our customers.</p>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Job Summary</b></h2>
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<li> Provides legal services in matters with some complexity and sensitivity calling on a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of experience in one or more areas of the following: administrative, energy, or regulatory. Has a broad business perspective and applies this perspective to legal analysis and solutions to meet objectives. Leads others in plans and execution and can lead teams or coordinate with other areas to provide legal services. May be called to represent the interests of the Company in any number of formal or informal legal proceedings including but not limited to federal, state, or local judicial, or alternative dispute resolution processes.</li>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Key Accountabilities</b></h2>
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<li> Accepts increasingly complex or sensitive legal projects and sees that they are effectively resolved in an efficient manner.</li>
<li> May research legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, draft and execute legal documents, gather relevant information using multiple sources and methods, provide work guidance to other professional or paraprofessional and support staff to develop solutions to business problems.</li>
<li> Works with minimum legal supervision and collaboratively with all levels of internal clients.</li>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Minimum Education & Experience Requirements</b></h2>
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<li> Graduate of accredited law school and admitted to the bar in employee's state of residence.</li>
<li> 5 years of legal experience.</li>
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<p><b><br> Preferred Qualifications</b></p>
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<li> Experience practicing in an administrative forum in the field of energy or public utility law/regulation.</li>
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<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b> Other Qualifications</b></h2>
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<li> Exhibits exceptional verbal and nonverbal communication, including written and presentation skills.</li>
<li> Analytic and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.</li>
<li> Ability to work in a team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients, procedures and policy.</li>
<li> Cope with multiple demands from superiors, peers and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion; displaying a calm demeanor under pressure.</li>
<li> Competent with prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high-visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning.</li>
<li> Initiates new ideas and approaches, challenging orthodox practices and approaches with reasonable and sound alternatives.</li>
<li> Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, e.g., MS Word and Excel sufficient to apply them with minimal instruction or guidance.</li>
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<p><b> What We Offer</b></p>
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<li> Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.</li>
<li> Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level (LTIP), and individual performance.</li>
<li> Benefits Overview: The goal of the DTE Total Rewards Program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
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<li> Paid time off including vacation days, holidays (11), and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents.</li>
<li> Healthcare coverage (health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family.</li>
<li> Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement.</li>
<li> Recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values.</li>
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<p> Incumbents may engage in all or some combination of the activities and accountabilities and utilize a variety of the competencies cited in this description depending upon the organization and role to which they are assigned. This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the rights of supervisors or management representatives to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.</p>
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<p><i><br> At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.</i></p>
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