Counsel II – Cyber & Privacy

Alliant Energy

Counsel II advising on complex legal matters in cyber and privacy sectors at Alliant Energy. Collaborating with IT and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal regulations.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeMadison • Iowa, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $135,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising on complex legal matters at the intersection of technology, data, and business strategy
Partnering closely with IT and other stakeholders to provide thoughtful, practical legal guidance on cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies
Contributing to evolving policies and procedures
Identifying and mitigating risk in a dynamic environment
Drafting contracts, pleadings, memorandum and other legal documents for filing before regulatory agencies or state or federal courts
Monitoring legal and business developments that may affect a project and determining the appropriate course of action
Managing stakeholder relationships and communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school, college or university is required
Admission to practice law in Iowa or Wisconsin, or the appropriate jurisdiction is required
3 or more years of experience in a wide range of legal issues after receiving law degree
Proven ability to plan and carry out more complex and non-routine work at a high level with minimum direction
Demonstrated excellent legal research skills
Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and project management)
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive pay
comprehensive health and retirement benefits
tuition reimbursement
paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchcontract draftingpleading draftingmemorandum draftingrisk mitigationpolicy developmentcybersecurity lawprivacy lawemerging technologies lawcomplex legal matters

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationstakeholder managementcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailindependent work

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)admission to practice law in Iowaadmission to practice law in Wisconsin