Counsel – Real Estate

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking an organized, collaborative, results-oriented attorney to join its real estate practice group within the Legal Transactions & Enterprise Growth Support team. The Counsel will provide transactional legal services supporting company business operations, working with attorneys and staff in the Office of General Counsel, business units, project teams, outside parties, and their counsel. This is an early-career role for an attorney continuing a practice in real estate transactions, with responsibility for a significant volume of real estate matters and limited supervision on certain assignments. The position is hybrid, with three days per week onsite at the Company’s Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters. Hybrid employees should live within 50 miles of the posted reporting location. Periodic travel within the United States is required under the working conditions section; the posting’s Travel Requirements field separately states “Not required.”

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
At least two years of experience practicing law.
Real property or real estate experience.
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or South Carolina.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.
Experience drafting and reviewing real estate documents, including deeds, leases, licenses, easements, access agreements, and purchase and sale agreements.
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Energy industry experience, preferably in natural gas or electric.
Regulated utility industry experience.
Licensure to practice law in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Technical proficiency in multiple areas of law.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
Organizational agility and skills in process management, planning, presentation, and team building.
Ability to gain the confidence and respect of management and clients.
Ability to take direction and act accordingly with conviction, timeliness, and high quality.
Ability to work with a variety of personalities and be part of a team.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients.
Ability to analyze complex business situations and develop recommendations that meet the Company's legal and business needs.
Willingness to learn and continuously develop legal practice skills and proficiencies.
Technological proficiency and independence.
Other postgraduate business education.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice to key business units and project teams, including preparing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents.
Consult with more senior Office of General Counsel attorneys on legal issues with significant value or economic, political, or regulatory implications.
Support business teams in negotiating easements, leases, licenses, encroachment agreements, and purchase and sale agreements with a broad range of counterparties, including without outside counsel support and with limited supervision and guidance.
Remain current on legal trends, laws, and regulations and proactively communicate relevant information to other Office of General Counsel attorneys.
Research and monitor federal and state laws and regulations that affect or may affect the Company.
Manage and resolve legal matters arising from the Company's day-to-day functions, including non-routine matters requiring a broad understanding of the Company and its business environment.
Assist with further development of Company policies and procedures.
Provide or assist with legal and compliance training for business units.
Work with and manage outside counsel to maximize efficiency.
Comply with processes designed to protect the Company from unnecessary risks and liabilities, including reporting requirements.
Promote a positive corporate image through involvement in Company and civic affairs.
Lead or serve on committees, special projects, or other assignments as directed to further departmental goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.