Job Description

The Associate General Counsel - SC Regulatory works under the direction of a Deputy General on defined legal problems or legal problems lacking clear precedent which require the application of specialized expertise and business acumen, particularly in South Carolina but the position may support matters arising in other states on occasion. The incumbent’s primary duties will be to work on administrative litigation matters in South Carolina concerning renewable energy issues and to otherwise addresses legal and regulatory problems and concerns arising out of the day-to-day functions of the company. Works on non-routine matters which require a broad and thorough understanding of the Company’s business and industry.

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

Responsibilities

Provides counsel to electric management and represents the company in administrative litigation in regulatory proceedings involving renewable energy matters as well as pricing, rates, customers service matters, transmission, distribution and generation planning, fuel procurement and system operations, tariffs, territorial assignment, compliance matters, regulatory accounting and other federal and state law compliance matters which require quick study and a desire to expand existing knowledge in regulated energy industry.

Responsible for regulatory proceedings, the defense or prosecution of Appellate Cases as assigned and numerous rulemakings, interventions in other related matters.

Responsible for supporting key stakeholder engagement initiatives for the betterment of Duke Energy and its customers

Represents the company in regulatory matters requiring specialized expertise in state regulatory proceedings and a thorough understanding of the regulatory concerns facing the company in order to negotiate the best possible outcomes for the company’s business and its customers

Working Conditions

Must live in South Carolina; Columbia, SC or Greenville SC preferred but also willing to consider in-state remote work with the ability to travel as needed to and from Charlotte, NC, Columbia or Greenville, SC

Ability to travel interstate to key conferences to various locations in the US 2 to 3 times per year

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 South Carolina or Licensed to practice in any state in the US and eligible for in house admission under SC bar rules

Desired Qualifications

South Carolina regulatory/agency experience

Barred in South Carolina

Litigation experience

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

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