ALLETE Hiring for General Counsel and Secretary – ALLETE Clean Energy at Duluth, Minnesota Full Time

ALLETE Clean Energy is a fast growing independent power producer delivering sustainable energy solutions to customers across the United States. Headquartered on the shores of Lake Superior, with renewable operations across the United States, ALLETE Clean Energy is the second largest business unit wholly owned by ALLETE. Our entrepreneurial spirit and talented team demonstrate our passion for clean energy each day, and have built a strong reputation for quality clean energy project development, construction, creative deal making, renewable industry thought leadership, efficient operations and trusted partnerships with customers, communities and industry counterparties. As General Counsel and Secretary of ALLETE Clean Energy, you will report to ALLETE s Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary and ALLETE Clean Energy President as part of the ALLETE Clean Energy leadership team, with responsibility for the legal function and all legal aspects of ALLETE Clean Energy. This is a key, highly visible position in which you will provide advice, implement policies and procedures, and ensure compliance for a fast growing, innovative clean energy company. As a key member of ALLETE Clean Energy s leadership team, you will make decisions on strategy and day-to-day business matters. You will work in conjunction with outside counsel to provide necessary legal services to all elements of the Company, including large business deals, such as acquisitions and financings. You will serve as Secretary, and arrange for meetings of the Board of Directors. This role is located in ALLETE Clean Energy s Duluth, MN office. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strategic legal advice with respect to various securities, corporate governance and general corporate law matters. Draft and negotiate transaction documents (e.g., PSA, MIPSA, APA, etc.). Lead the negotiation, drafting, and critical review of agreements involving the sale or purchase of equipment used in renewable energy projects. Lead the negotiation, drafting and critical review of financing and security agreements. Support project development, operations and maintenance, and asset management departments of the Company by providing legal counsel and advice in the normal course of business. Lead the negotiation, drafting and critical review of services agreements, including construction service and turbine supply agreements. Manage outside legal counsel engaged to represent the Company. Ensure compliance with applicable organizational documents (articles of incorporation/organization, bylaws/operating agreements and charters). Oversee maintenance of corporate record books. Assist with entity management, subsidiary governance, Secretary s certificates and other corporate secretary functions. Assist with general corporate matters, including governance issues and corporate policies and procedures. Employer will not sponsor Visas for position. External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. ALLETE is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance or any other protected class. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553. EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled