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Location: Detroit - Downtown - Walker Cisler Building
Company: DTE Eng Corp Svcs LLC
Job ID: 17338
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.
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.
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Apply by: No later than June 19, 2026
Bidding Restriction: 1 Year
Hybrid Role: 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.
Emergency Response: 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.
Job Summary
Provides legal advice and recommendations regarding routine legal matters or with directions from senior-level attorneys on more complex matters. Conducts legal research, provides legal counsel, and helps develop recommendations. Represents interests of the Company in formal or informal legal proceedings, including federal, state, or local jurisdictions, or alternative dispute resolution processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor role.
Key Accountabilities
- Assists and supports various legal projects in an efficient and timely manner for assigned business units
- Conducts research on legal principles and precedents, including consulting with and supporting outside legal counsel
- Drafts and executes legal documents, including gathering relevant information using multiple sources and methods and shares findings with leadership
- Develops legal resolutions with business problems in one or more specialized areas of legal practice
- Provides legal guidance and work instruction to other professional, paraprofessional, and support staff
- Represents the company legally in job related workplace disputes or claims of employer wrongdoing (e.g., wrongful termination, contract disagreements, unemployment issues, and discrimination).
- Assists senior level attorneys in 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.
- Identifies, evaluates, and provides recommendations on legal risk and mitigation initiatives to support internal business unit matters
- Provides drafts and recommendations on legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters to senior level attorneys and leadership
- Supports the legal team on representing and advocating for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Graduate of accredited law school and admitted to the bar with 1 year of experience as a licensed attorney practicing law 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.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working on transactional/corporate legal matters.
- Experience with procurement contracts and complex transactions (mergers/acquisitions or joint ventures), as well as other types of business transactions (e.g., real estate or construction).
Other Qualifications
Other Requirements:
- Proficient communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in office software applications with minimal instruction or guidance
- Identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions
- Collaborates in a team environment and support multiple clients, procedures, and policies
- Manages multiple demands from superiors, peers, and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion; displays calm demeanor under pressure
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues, and projects, inclusive of high-visibility initiatives that require innovation, teamwork, and planning
- Initiates new ideas and approaches, challenges orthodox practices and approaches with reasonable and sound alternatives
Additional Information
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.
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PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
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.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
Associate Attorney - Commercial
Location: Detroit - Downtown - Walker Cisler Building
Company: DTE Eng Corp Svcs LLC
Job ID: 17338
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.
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.
Testing Required: Not Applicable
Apply by: No later than June 19, 2026
Bidding Restriction: 1 Year
Hybrid Role: 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.
Emergency Response: 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.
Job Summary
Provides legal advice and recommendations regarding routine legal matters or with directions from senior-level attorneys on more complex matters. Conducts legal research, provides legal counsel, and helps develop recommendations. Represents interests of the Company in formal or informal legal proceedings, including federal, state, or local jurisdictions, or alternative dispute resolution processes. Span of control: 0; this is an individual contributor role.
Key Accountabilities
- Assists and supports various legal projects in an efficient and timely manner for assigned business units
- Conducts research on legal principles and precedents, including consulting with and supporting outside legal counsel
- Drafts and executes legal documents, including gathering relevant information using multiple sources and methods and shares findings with leadership
- Develops legal resolutions with business problems in one or more specialized areas of legal practice
- Provides legal guidance and work instruction to other professional, paraprofessional, and support staff
- Represents the company legally in job related workplace disputes or claims of employer wrongdoing (e.g., wrongful termination, contract disagreements, unemployment issues, and discrimination).
- Assists senior level attorneys in 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.
- Identifies, evaluates, and provides recommendations on legal risk and mitigation initiatives to support internal business unit matters
- Provides drafts and recommendations on legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents related to a variety of trade, commercial, financial, and operational matters to senior level attorneys and leadership
- Supports the legal team on representing and advocating for the organization in litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Graduate of accredited law school and admitted to the bar with 1 year of experience as a licensed attorney practicing law 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.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working on transactional/corporate legal matters.
- Experience with procurement contracts and complex transactions (mergers/acquisitions or joint ventures), as well as other types of business transactions (e.g., real estate or construction).
Other Qualifications
Other Requirements:
- Proficient communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in office software applications with minimal instruction or guidance
- Identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions
- Collaborates in a team environment and support multiple clients, procedures, and policies
- Manages multiple demands from superiors, peers, and subordinates in a positive and even-handed fashion; displays calm demeanor under pressure
- Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues, and projects, inclusive of high-visibility initiatives that require innovation, teamwork, and planning
- Initiates new ideas and approaches, challenges orthodox practices and approaches with reasonable and sound alternatives
Additional Information
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.
LI-SC1
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS
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.
Nearest Major Market: Detroit
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Associate Attorney
Credential your foreign law degree early
A foreign LLM from a U.S. law school strengthens your PERM case by demonstrating degree equivalency USCIS expects for Associate Attorney roles. Start credential evaluation through a NACES-member agency before you apply.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Large law firms and in-house legal departments at Fortune 500 companies file PERM applications regularly and have established immigration counsel. Smaller boutique firms may sponsor but lack internal processes, which slows your timeline.
Search green card sponsoring legal employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Associate Attorney roles by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to firms already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process rather than pitching sponsorship from scratch.
Clarify bar admission requirements before PERM starts
PERM job requirements must reflect what the employer genuinely needs, not what maximizes your eligibility. If the role requires bar admission in a specific state, confirm you can meet that requirement before your employer files with DOL.
Negotiate an I-140 filing commitment in your offer
PERM approval alone does not lock in your priority date for green card purposes. Push to get the I-140 petition filed promptly after PERM certification, since your priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140, not when PERM is approved.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 implications for your wait time
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience, your employer will likely file under EB-3. Nationals from high-demand countries face longer EB-3 backlogs, so confirm your country's priority date before choosing a category.
Green Card Associate Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Attorney role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Associate Attorney positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. If the role requires an advanced degree such as an LLM or a JD treated as a master's equivalent, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category based on the actual job requirements listed in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Associate Attorney roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status tied to a specific employer with an annual cap and lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically one to two years before I-140 approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for law firm employers?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. For Associate Attorney positions, this includes job postings, internal notices, and documented review of applicants. DOL then certifies the application, which the employer submits alongside the I-140 petition to USCIS.
How can I find Associate Attorney jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Associate Attorney roles specifically filtered by employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend applying to firms unfamiliar with PERM or unwilling to sponsor, and connects you directly with legal employers who have filed I-140 petitions before.
Can I change law firms after my employer starts the PERM process?
You can port an approved I-140 to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules, provided your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Leaving before I-140 approval generally means restarting the PERM process with the new firm.