SPP is about more than power. We’re about the power of relationships. Our employees have the opportunity to work together to ensure electricity is delivered reliably and affordably to the millions of people living in our service territory. We have been voted one of Arkansas’ Best Places to work by Arkansas Business and we are looking for a member of our team who is passionate about our mission to keep the lights on!
We have a core ideology here at SPP that we stand by: Do the right thing, for the right reason, in the right way.
We believe in supporting our employees through a fantastic benefits package:
- Competitive and transparent pay with bonus opportunities
- Excellent insurance package including three great medical plans to choose from, employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
- Relocation bonus (if applicable)
- Hybrid working environment for positions that are eligible
- Fantastic contributions to your retirement through a 401(k) savings plan with employer-match benefits and a pension (defined benefit plan) fully funded by SPP
**PLEASE NOTE:** **SPP is not able to sponsor employment visas or student-work authorizations (STEM OPT) for this position. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship prior to applying.**
COMPENSATION INFORMATION The salary range(s) represents our good faith estimate for the role at this time. While we strive to provide competitive and transparent compensation, there may be circumstances where an offer is above or outside of the listed range. We are open to discussing salary expectations with qualified candidates considering factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location will all be considered during the hiring process.
Attorney Salary range: $97,580 – $126,795
Join SPP as an Attorney!
At Southwest Power Pool, the law doesn’t sit on the sidelines—it powers the grid. Every policy decision, every regulatory filing, every legal strategy you help craft plays a real role in keeping millions of people connected to safe, reliable electricity across 14 states. This isn’t just another legal role. This is where your legal expertise becomes part of the nation’s critical infrastructure.
We’re searching for a high-impact Attorney who wants more than routine casework—someone who wants to shape markets, influence public policy, protect system reliability, and guide the future of energy. At SPP, you’ll sit at the center of where law, government, engineering, markets, and public service intersect.
This role is built for both rising legal talent. You’ll gain rare, hands-on exposure to complex regulatory work few organizations can offer. As you gain experience, you’ll operate at a strategic level—guiding regulatory direction, advising executives, and leading matters that ripple across the energy industry.
What You'll Do
- Draft and support regulatory filings, testimony, and administrative law matters
- Track and manage state and federal case dockets
- Provide legal analysis on tariff, policy, strategic, and regulatory issues
- Partner with executives, subject matter experts, and outside counsel
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and stipulations
- Review and negotiate complex commercial contracts
- Deliver corporate legal support (governance, HR, compliance)
- Lead or support special projects with organization-wide impact
- Work daily in close coordination with staff subject matter experts in executing these responsibilities
At SPP, attorneys are not just advisors—they are strategists, protectors, builders, and changemakers in one of the most dynamic industries in the country. If you’re driven by purpose, energized by complexity, and ready for work that truly matters—this is your moment.
To be successful as an Attorney, we're looking for:
Education Requirements:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Experience Requirements:
- Membership in a State Bar as an attorney to be qualified to practice law
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws Licensed to practice law
- Consistently demonstrated flexibility and the ability to function with constantly changing multiple priorities
- Consistently demonstrated ability to independently handle complex projects and initiatives with minimal management oversight
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide outstanding legal work product
- Ability to analyze case law, regulatory decisions and policy guidelines and provide recommendations to Managing Attorneys and Associate General Counsels
- Consistently demonstrated ability to work as a team member in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated leadership ability Consistently demonstrated excellent planning and organizational skills
- Understanding of, compliance with and enforcement of SPP Policies and Procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Top 15% of law school class and member of law review
Position Type, Location, and Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Days and hours of workweek are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Working extended hours may be required.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
SPP is an equal opportunity employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, age, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Further, SPP makes good faith efforts to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact us at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
At SPP we believe in a culture of belonging. Learn more here: Culture of Belonging - SPP (https://spp.org/careers/culture-of-belonging/).
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