Senior Counsel, Gas Operations

Aqua; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking an experienced Attorney III to serve as the primary legal advisor for gas operations. You will counsel leadership on regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters across distribution, transmission, storage, and related activities.

You will manage litigation with outside counsel, draft and negotiate numerous agreements, and partner with executives to mitigate risk while supporting strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and bar admission in PA.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant legal experience, including utilities or regulated industries.
• Experience managing contracts, litigation, and regulatory matters.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic legal counsel to gas operations leadership on regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters.
• Lead legal advisory for gas distribution, transmission, storage, and related activities.
• Manage litigation with outside counsel and develop legal strategies.
• Draft and negotiate contracts including construction, engineering, and professional services.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders on employment-related legal issues.

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

Contract law

Litigation management

Risk assessment

Executive advisory

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Description du poste

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking an experienced Attorney III to serve as the primary legal advisor for gas operations. You will counsel leadership on regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters across distribution, transmission, storage, and related activities.

You will manage litigation with outside counsel, draft and negotiate numerous agreements, and partner with executives to mitigate risk while supporting strategic objectives.