Senior Gas Operations Counsel

Aqua Virginia; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. seeks an Attorney III to serve as the primary legal adviser for its gas operations, partnering with leadership to guide strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk across construction, engineering, environmental, and commercial activities.

The role covers contract drafting and negotiation, litigation management, real estate matters, and coordination with PA DEP, PUC, FERC and other agencies, aligning legal support with business objectives while maintaining

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and PA licensure required.
• Experience in public utility or highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of contracts, litigation, regulatory compliance, and real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel to leadership on gas operations.
• Manage contracts, litigation, and coordinate with outside counsel.
• Interface with regulators such as PA DEP, PUC, FERC.
• Develop legal strategies to support business objectives while mitigating risk.

Skills

Public utility law

Regulatory compliance

Contract law

Litigation management

Real estate matters

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Essential Utilities, Inc. seeks an Attorney III to serve as the primary legal adviser for its gas operations, partnering with leadership to guide strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate risk across construction, engineering, environmental, and commercial activities.

The role covers contract drafting and negotiation, litigation management, real estate matters, and coordination with PA DEP, PUC, FERC and other agencies, aligning legal support with business objectives while maintaining