More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Position Summary Experienced and knowledgeable attorney with in-depth knowledge concerning a broad range of state energy regulatory policy issues. Substantial state utility commission experience, energy policy, customer choice, power siting, and renewable energy experience preferred, with a preference for litigation and oral advocacy experience. Will be responsible for providing legal guidance requiring independent judgment and frequent client contact. Provide high quality and timely legal advice and counsel in support of the business unit or legal practice for all electric and natural gas utility matters, with a special emphasis on issues associated with customer choice, energy transition, and siting. Attorney also assigned responsibility for routine legal matters including, but not limited to ratemaking, PURPA policy issues, prudence determinations, affiliate issues, and other issues germane to an investor-owned regulated utility. Develop relationships with clients to ensure client communication and responsiveness. Demonstrate responsiveness and teamwork within the legal department. Associate General Counsel - Ohio Regulatory works under the direction of a Deputy General Counsel on defined legal problems or legal problems lacking clear precedent which require the application of specialized expertise and business acumen. The incumbent’s primary duties will be to work on administrative litigation matters in Ohio and possibly Kentucky concerning general energy policy issues and to otherwise address legal and regulatory problems and concerns arising out of the day-to-day functions of Duke Energy. Works on non-routine matters which require a broad and thorough understanding of Duke Energy’s business and industry. Responsibilities Perform complex assignments, using legal research, analytical and writing skills, involving both state and federal law. Provide legal advice to management regarding matters of some complexity which may have a material dollar impact on business operations. Research legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, draft and execute legal documents, and gather relevant case information using multiple sources and methods. Handles administrative litigation matters and conducts hearings including presentation of witnesses and cross examination. Coordinates and collaborates on regulatory matters that have various areas of overlap within the business. Advice and counsel on compliance matters relevant to regulatory matters. Oversee and manage routine regulatory reporting and compliance filings. Working Conditions Must live in the Columbus Ohio area and able to commute to our Columbus office and occasionally to our Cincinnati, Ohio headquarters. Ability to travel interstate to company headquarters in Charlotte NC, or other locations in the US 2 to 3 times per year. Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. It is expected that the employee will average at least 3 days per week in office. Required/Basic Qualifications Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school. Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience practicing law. Licensed to practice law in Ohio or Licensed to practice in any state in the US and eligible for admission under Ohio bar rules. Desired Qualifications Ohio regulatory/agency experience. Litigation experience. Understanding of emerging energy issues. Litigation experience, including experience drafting legal pleadings, motions, and briefs. Previous experience in rate cases or rider proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or similar state commission. Experience interacting with state agencies on compliance matters. Experience with state regulation and government affairs for public utility companies. Basic understanding of electricity production. Understanding of electric and natural gas utility industry and challenges. Experience with utility rate-making. Experience with Accounting. Experience with environmental issues. Previous experience handling investigations or litigation matters. Experience with tax issues. Proven effective verbal communication, research, and writing skills. Sound judgment and decision-making. Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously. Ability to take initiative and work independently. Ability to comprehend and analyze technical issues associated with regulatory compliance. Experience analyzing complex matters and reducing them to manageable products and communications. Ability to work as a part of a team of other lawyers and business people. Experience in interacting with multiple stakeholders/collaborative groups in reaching multi-party resolutions. Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a group of people for long hours under deadline pressures. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of Duke Energy and its various business operations. Proven communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent work product and attention to detail. Proven effective legal research and writing skills. J-18808-Ljbffr
