Deputy General Counsel - NC Regulatory

Duke Energy•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Highly skilled and deeply experienced attorney with well-rounded expertise concerning all major state energy regulatory policy and legal issues. Substantial state utility commission experience required, with a strong preference for extensive litigation and oral advocacy experience. Will have lead responsibility for all North Carolina legal regulatory matters. Will be responsible for providing legal guidance requiring independent judgment and frequent contact with C-suite leadership on matters of highest strategic importance for the enterprise. Able to work under tight timelines and substantial pressure. Prior experience at the North Carolina Utilities Commission is a strong plus, along with relationships with key North Carolina utility regulatory stakeholders. This position works under the direction of a Vice President – State Regulatory Legal Support to advance Duke Energy’s objective of providing reliable service for customers in a manner consistent with all applicable law. The role has four direct reports and three indirect reports. The candidate must be able to: Lead a team through complex and numerous workstreams. Communicate effectively to C-suite leadership in connection with high-stakes matters. Handle highly contentious matters and guide overall strategy on complex and highly technical matters. Manage outside counsel spend Independently develop strategy to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum of 12 or more years of experience practicing law
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or Licensed to practice in any state in the US and eligible for admission under North Carolina bar rules

Nice To Haves

North Carolina regulatory/agency experience
Litigation experience
Understanding of emerging energy issues
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.
Broad, in-depth knowledge and experience in the energy industry
Knowledge of Duke Energy and its various business operations
Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Sound judgment and decision-making skills
Ability to collaborate as an effective member of the team
Excellent work product and attention to detail
Proven effective legal research and writing skills
Ability to hit the ground running
Strong leadership skills with a keen ability to lead others, including other employees in Legal
Seasoned legal and business judgment
Promotes collaboration and builds consensus
Ability to think creatively and strategically
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven effective negotiation skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Understanding of the public utility industry
Prior experience at the North Carolina Utilities Commission is a strong plus
Relationships with key North Carolina utility regulatory stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead a team through complex and numerous workstreams.
Communicate effectively to C-suite leadership in connection with high-stakes matters.
Handle highly contentious matters and guide overall strategy on complex and highly technical matters.
Manage outside counsel spend.
Independently develop strategy to achieve outcomes.