About this role
<p><span id="cke_bm_4616S" style="display:none"> </span>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.<br> </p> <p>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.<br> </p> <p><strong>Testing Required:</strong> Not Applicable</p> <p><strong>Number of Positions:</strong> <span style="color:#ff0000">1</span><br><strong>Apply by:</strong> <span style="color:#ff0000">No later than August 4, 2026</span><br><strong>Location:</strong> <span style="color:#ff0000">Detroit - Headquarter</span></p> <p><strong>Hybrid Role: </strong>This role is hybrid, with an established schedule of in-person work required at an assigned work location. Any remote work is expected to be performed from an employee’s primary residence, unless allowed (or prohibited) through the Company’s remote work guidelines.</p> <p><strong>Emergency Response:</strong> 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><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Provides legal services in matters with some complexity and sensitivity regarding legal matters and recommendations. Applies legal knowledge analysis and solutions to meet business unit and company objectives. Leads others in plans and execution and can lead teams or coordinate with other areas to provide legal services. Represents the interests of the Company formal or informal legal proceedings including but not limited to federal, state or local judicial, or alternative dispute resolution processes.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Span of control: 0; individual contributor.</span></span></span></span></p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Key Accountabilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Leads legal projects and oversees the effectiveness and is resolved in an efficient and timely manner.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Conducts research on legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, create and execute legal documents, gather relevant information using multiple sources and methods, provides guidance to develop solutions to business unit problems.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Negotiates, creates and approves of legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Analyzes legal data and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations to ensure accurate advice is given to the organization on appropriate legal action to be taken. </span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Advises on legal concerns involving the organization’s government and regulatory compliance. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Leads litigation on the company’s behalf or coordinates litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel. </span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Provides legal guidance and advice on general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, and contract management.</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Minimum Education & Experience Requirements</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Graduate of accredited law school and admitted to the bar <span style="color:black">with </span>7 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney practicing law</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif"> in any of the following areas: commercial transactions, federal and state regulatory law (energy), environmental, litigation, corporate finance and/or governance, and labor and employment law</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Preferred Experience:</span></span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Experience working on transactional/corporate legal matters</li> <li>Experience with procurment contracts and complex transactions (e.g. mergers/acauisitions or joint ventures) as well as other type of business transactions (e.g. real estate or construction).</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Other Qualifications</H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Exhibit exceptional verbal and nonverbal communication, written and presentation skills.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">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.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Collaborate with team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients, procedures and policy.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Leads multiple demands from superiors, peers and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion, displaying a calm demeanor under pressure.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high-visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Initiate new ideas and approaches, challenging orthodox practices and approaches with reasonable and sound alternatives.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, i.e MS Word and Excel, sufficient to apply them with minimal instruction or guidance.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Additional Information</H2> </div><div><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.<br><br></p> <p> </p> <table style="border-collapse:collapse;width:42.0pt" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><colgroup><col style="width:42.0pt"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr style="height:15.0pt"> <td style="width:42.0pt;padding-top:1.0px;padding-right:1.0px;padding-left:1.0px;color:black;font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:400.0;font-style:normal;font-family:'Aptos Narrow', sans-serif;vertical-align:bottom;white-space:nowrap;border:medium none currentcolor"><span style="color:white">#LI-SC1</span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p></div></div></div><p><br><strong><a href="https://www.dteenergy.com/content/dam/dteenergy/deg/website/common/about-us/working-at-dte/careers/CPRAPrivacyNotice.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS</a> </strong><br> </p> <p><em>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 applicable federal and/or state laws.</em></p>