Lawyer

is PNM Resources & TNMP, with positions in more than 70 communities across New Mexico and Texas, offers a range of career opportunities with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and career-making advancement opportunities.

At PNM, you will:

• Transform our energy grid to carbon-free energy.
• Contribute to powering approximately 540,000 homes and businesses.
• Make an impact in your local community.

At PNM Resources, we value the diversity of our workforce and actively seek opportunities for incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within our family of companies. We believe a diverse workforce enriches our environment and helps us better meet the needs of our employees, customers, and shareholders.

Benefits Info:

At PNM Resources, our compensation and benefits are competitive, designed to meet the varied wants and needs of our employees and cultivate a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Attorney III-IV

Salary Grade: G02

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$131,698 - $184,377 - $237,057

SUMMARY:

Provides legal advice and service on complex legal issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the Company with an emphasis on regulatory law. Responsible for litigation in regulatory proceedings and for complex legal transactions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages complex litigation, regulatory or administrative proceedings or legal transactions
• Provides legal advice to officers and other business managers regarding legal matters
• Coordinates regulatory, litigation or other legal strategies with overall business objectives

COMPETENCIES:

• In-depth knowledge of law in applicable area of expertise
• Experience in litigation and complex transactions
• General familiarity with preventative law and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with an emphasis on working with technical experts

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the actual practice of law
• Must be licensed to practice law in the state of New Mexico within one year of the hiring date
• 5 years of experience in regulatory compliance is strongly preferred

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write legal documents that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Preferences:

• Utility law experience
• Litigation experience
• Transactional law experience
• Regulatory compliance experience
• Experience with environmental, social, and governance (ESG)

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office/courtroom environment. Some travel required

Personnel in this job title may be covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. If the position is covered, prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required.

Given the financial nature of this position, this position has been defined as a position requiring a credit check. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a credit background check.

PNM Resources and affiliates are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. Women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Ability to Relocate:

• Albuquerque, NM: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person