Senior Attorney – AFF

DTE Energy

. Provide legal services across a high volume of commercial and transactional matters .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeDetroit • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex commercial contracts and transactions, with a strong focus on legal analysis in business development, finance, and renewable energy. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and provide strategic legal guidance while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

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Commercial Contract ManagementComplex Transaction NegotiationLegal Research and DraftingM&A and Due Diligence SupportLegal Technology Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Legal AnalysisContract NegotiationCommercial TransactionsLitigation SupportRisk AssessmentLegal Document DraftingBusiness DevelopmentDecarbonization LawSupply Chain ContractingVendor Contracting

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCalm Under PressureAnalytic Problem-SolvingEffective CommunicationPrioritization and Task Management

Tools & Technologies

AI Legal ToolsLegal Technology Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Commercial LawTransactional LawRenewable EnergyDecarbonizationCorporate Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal services across a high volume of commercial and transactional matters
Own matters end-to-end on a lean, fast-moving team
Apply broad business perspective to legal analysis and solutions
Coordinate across business and legal functions to deliver results
Represent Company interests in commercial contracts and transactions, business development, finance, litigation, renewable energy, and decarbonization matters
Independently manage commercial contracts and transactions
Resolve increasingly complex and sensitive matters
Research legal issues and draft and negotiate legal documents
Manage outside counsel
Provide work guidance to professional, paraprofessional, or support staff
Negotiate complex commercial transactions with counterparties
Advise business partners on complex issues and risk using independent legal judgment
Collaborate across all levels of the business with minimal supervision
Handle confidential and sensitive matters with discretion
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited law school
Admitted to the state bar of permanent residence within a reasonable time
At least seven (7) years of legal experience
Ability to work in a team and/or matrix structure, supporting multiple clients, procedures, and policy
Ability to cope with multiple demands from superiors, peers, and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion
Calm demeanor under pressure
Competence in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, issues, or projects
Ability to support high-visibility initiatives requiring innovation, teamwork, and planning
Ability to initiate new ideas and approaches and propose sound alternatives
Exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication, written, and presentation skills
Analytic and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting M&A, due diligence, or corporate transactions
Supply chain, procurement, or vendor contracting experience
Experience drafting, structuring, and negotiating commercial energy transactions
Comfort evaluating and responsibly deploying AI and legal technology tools while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and professional responsibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences
Employee health, safety, and wellbeing focus
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Primarily work from home capacity
Climate-controlled office environment when working from the office
Equal opportunity employment