Senior Counsel

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Position Summary

Duke Energy seeks an experienced and motivated Senior Counsel to join its legal department, providing critical support in regulatory legal matters across its regulatory jurisdictions. The position offers an exciting opportunity for a mid-level attorney to develop expertise in the energy sector while contributing to Duke Energy's strategic objectives. This position will play a vital role in supporting the legal and strategic needs of the business by representing Duke Energy in state and federal regulatory proceedings, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, advancing the company's strategic objectives, advising business units on a wide range of legal issues, and managing legal risks in a dynamic and evolving energy landscape.

Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory Legal Support, the Senior Counsel will provide legal support for regulatory proceedings, compliance obligations, and other legal matters impacting Duke Energy across its multiple jurisdictions. This includes preparing regulatory filings, providing legal counsel, and representing the company in regulatory matters in multiple jurisdictions. The selected candidate will collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to mitigate legal risks, support company objectives, and achieve favorable outcomes in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing regulatory proceedings before state and federal regulatory agencies, including preparing and reviewing filings, briefs, comments, and testimony.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic advice to internal business partners regarding compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, including those related to state and federal energy regulation.
• Research and draft regulatory filings, including petitions, applications, pre-filed testimony, briefs and proposed orders; responses to discovery; contracts, or other legal documents; draft and negotiate agreements, and in collaboration with the legal and regulatory teams
• Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal risks, ensure consistency in regulatory approaches, and support company objectives.
• Represent Duke Energy in regulatory proceedings, negotiations, and interactions with regulators, intervenors, and stakeholders.
• Supervise outside counsel, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal representation
• Support the Deputy General Counsel, Regulatory Legal Support, in preparing materials and presentations for senior leadership, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
• Monitor and analyze legal and regulatory developments to assess potential impacts on the business and provide proactive legal advice.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
• In addition to JD, three (3) years minimum of related work experience
• Licensed to practice law in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Membership in good standing with a state bar, preferably in North Carolina or South Carolina or eligible for comity in these states, and the ability to obtain bar licensure or appear pro hac vice in additional jurisdictions as required, such as Indiana, Ohio, Florida, or Kentucky.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience practicing law, with a strong preference for experience in regulatory or energy law
• Experience representing clients in regulatory proceedings before state or federal agencies, such as utility commissions or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skill in managing competing priorities, working independently, and meeting deadlines in dynamic settings.
• Strong ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of energy laws and regulations, including rate cases, compliance filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm specializing in energy or utilities.

Working Conditions

• M - F
• This position is preferably based in Charlotte, NC, but other locations with Duke Energy's service territories (North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, or Kentucky) may be considered. No relocation package will be offered for this role.
• Travel is required, especially to Raleigh, NC, and Columbia, SC, for regulatory hearings lasting several days. Travel to other jurisdictions within Duke Energy's service territories may also be necessary. (+/- 20%)
• The position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring a combination of remote and in-office work. The selected candidate must have a reasonable commute to one of the Duke Energy locations listed on the posting to fulfill weekly in-person responsibilities.

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