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Energy Attorney (4-9 yrs) - Des Moines, IA

Fredrikson & Byron
life insurance, parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
505 East Grand Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 12, 2025

Who We Are:

Fredrikson & Byron is the premier Midwest-based law firm working collaboratively to help businesses achieve their goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview:

We are seeking a mid-level attorney to join our expanding Energy Department in Des Moines. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge matters in the renewable energy, electric power, transmission, pipeline, advanced biofuels, and emerging technology sectors. The attorney will support the team in a variety of tasks, including legal research, drafting permitting applications, motion practice, regulatory filings, litigation, and appearing before county boards, administrative agencies, and courts. Successful candidates will have 4-9 years experience with an interest in and commitment to growing an energy practice at a leading law firm, with demonstrated experience or interest in utilities regulatory law, infrastructure, permitting, real estate, administrative law, zoning, or related litigation.

Our Ideal Candidates Will Have:
  • 4-9 years of related legal experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
  • Strong academic background
  • J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School
  • Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and ability to become admitted in Iowa

Our Benefits:

Our comprehensive benefits options include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short-and long-term disability, employee resource benefits (inclusive of counseling, coaching, and care-giving guidance), parenting classes, paid-parental leave, pre-tax parking and transportation options and paid parking for senior associates, and much more! Our retirement plan includes financial planning, SS and Medicare planning, 401k/Roth options, and a firm-paid profit-sharing contribution. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms and conditions.


Applying for This Position:

Applications will only be accepted online at www.fredlaw.com/careers, and applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and legal transcript. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact lawrecruiting@fredlaw.com.

About Fredrikson:

With a reputation as the firm "where law and business meet," our attorneys and staff bring business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to operate as business advisors, strategic partners, and legal counselors to our clients. To best serve our clients, we provide innovative solutions to legal needs while reflecting inclusion and diversity as core values. We offer highly competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative work environment. The firm's 400+ attorneys serve clients through our ten locations around the world: Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Mankato, MN; Bismarck and Fargo, ND; Ames and Des Moines, IA; Madison, WI; Saltillo, Mexico; and Shanghai, China. Visit www.fredlaw.com for more information.

Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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