Sr Attorney - Complex Litigation

NextEra Energy

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About The Position

NextEra Energy Inc. seeks a business savvy trial attorney to join a team of litigators supporting litigation matters involving the renewable energy projects located across 30+ states and Canada. This role requires experience with e-discovery, depositions, and briefings. Reporting to VP and Chief Litigation Counsel, you will be on the front lines of all litigation matters – class actions, contractual disputes, commercial issues, personal injury, property damage, regulatory, zoning, etc. This is an opportunity to provide expertise driving creative, business enabling, customer-focused, practical and proactive legal guidance. NextEra is a culture where everyone rolls up their sleeves and digs into work, and this role is no different.

The successful candidate will have excellent trial and management skills, a commitment to develop a deep understanding of NextEra’s business, and have an ability to guide internal and external clients with clear, practical advice in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for one who is collaborative, flexible, self-motivated, curious, creative, and clear communicator (both written and verbal).

Requirements

• Member in Good Standing of State Bar
• High School Grad / GED
• Juris Doctorate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:5+ years

Nice To Haves

• J.D. from an accredited, top-tier law school
• 5+ years practicing law, preferably with a top law firm or in in-house roles of increasing responsibility
• Judicial clerkship preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree