Senior Attorney

Diversity Nexus; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Health Insurance Options

Free Dental Insurance

Flex Spending

Commuter Benefits

Pension Plan

Free Parking

Wellness Programs

Onsite Gyms

Tuition Assistance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Parental Leave

Eligible for Hybrid Work Environment

Job summary

Diversity Nexus is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney – Open Records/Litigation to manage records requests, serve as Open Records Officer, and support litigation and regulatory matters across energy, municipal, and regulatory law within the company.

The role requires strong analytic and communication skills, plus leadership to guide staff and coordinate with outside counsel. Hybrid work environment with opportunities for broader policy impact.

Qualifications

• Must be a law school graduate with a JD or LLB.
• Must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• 5+ years of experience with open records, litigation, regulatory, or energy law.
• Experience before governmental/regulatory agencies preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to translate complex terms for staff.
• Leadership abilities to guide staff and assist Legal Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on open records, regulatory, and municipal matters.
• Prepare and file legal documents and responses.
• Serve as Open Records Officer and manage records requests.
• Represent company in negotiations, administrative and court actions.
• Coordinate matters with outside law firms and supervise complex cases.
• Review laws and advise on policy changes.
• Consult with other departments and manage special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or LLB

Pennsylvania Bar Admission

Job description

The Senior Staff Attorney – Open Records/Litigation receives and responds to records requests received by the company including but not limited to requests under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law and serves as Open Records Officer. The Senior Staff Attorney also reviews and prepares litigation materials and various other documents, advises and represents the company in a variety of legal matters which may include but not be limited to open records, regulatory, litigation, collections, bankruptcy, labor, municipal, energy and other areas requiring legal counseling and/or assistance. The Senior Attorney coordinates matters referred to outside law firms and handles matters that are more complex with greater potential liability or recovery than matters handled by the Staff Attorney. Assists manager in the development of staff by providing input to manager on reviews, determining suitability for special assignments, and identifying training needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on matters affecting the interests primarily as it relates to a variety of legal matters which may include but not be limited to open records and records management, regulatory, litigation, municipal, energy and other areas requiring legal counseling and/or assistance etc.
• Prepare appropriate related legal documents.
• Serve as Open Records Officer and responds to records requests received by the company including but not limited to requests under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law.
• Research appropriate legal opinions, rulings and findings to provide the soundest legal advice regarding company matters.
• Advise and actively represents company in negotiations, administrative and court actions as assigned
• Prepare appropriate legal documents associated with these processes.
• Assignments may include but are not limited to:
• Pennsylvania Office of Open Records matters
• Public Utility Commission (PUC) matters
• Customer Service hearings Rates
• Budget administrative proceedings
• Legislative matters FERC matters
• General litigation
• Analyze and interpret federal, state and local statutes, case law, ordinances, legislation and regulations to determine their application to company business procedures, policy and practices.
• Advise management and represent legal perspective on new and proposed changes to company policies, procedures and practices.
• Consult with other departments as necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities. Perform other special projects and assignments as requested.

Qualifications:

• Must be a law school graduate with an LLB or JD degree
• Must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• 5 or more years of experience working with laws and regulations related to open records, litigation, commercial, energy, and/or regulatory law.
• Practice before governmental/regulatory agencies such as the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, PUC, Gas Commission, City of Philadelphia, FERC, City Council, etc. preferred.
• Must have analytical and communication skills to interpret and translate complex legal terms into written and verbal forms that are easily understood by all levels of staff.
• Must have leadership ability with a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions to provide guidance to lower-level peer group and assist Legal Department in identifying the best people for special assignments and advancement.

Benefits offered:

• Free Health Insurance Options
• Free Dental Insurance
• Flex Spending
• Commuter Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Free Parking
• Wellness Programs
• Onsite Gyms
• Tuition Assistance
• PSLF Eligible Employer
• Parental Leave
• Eligible for Hybrid Work Environment