Senior Gas Operations Counsel | Utilities & Regulation

Essential Utilities; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking an Attorney III - Gas Operations to serve as the primary legal advisor for the company's gas operations.

You will report to the Vice President & General Counsel and provide strategic legal counsel across regulatory, commercial, and compliance matters affecting gas distribution, transmission, storage, and related activities. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating diverse contracts, managing litigation with outside counsel, and ensuring compliance

Formación

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant legal experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience supporting utilities, energy companies, infrastructure organizations, or other highly regulated industries.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, operational, and business matters impacting gas operations.
• Serve as the lead legal advisor for gas distribution, transmission, storage, construction, engineering, environmental, and operational activities.
• Manage and support litigation matters, including coordination with outside counsel and development of strategy.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts and agreements (construction, engineering, professional services, vendor, and other commercial).
• Advise on contract interpretation, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide legal support related to real estate matters, including rights-of-way and easements.
• Interface with regulatory agencies such as PA DEP, PUC, FERC and others.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting gas utility operations.
• Analyze and interpret complex legal issues in the utility/energy sector.
• Develop legal strategies that support business objectives while minimizing risk.
• Prepare memoranda, opinions, and correspondence.
• Represent the organization in negotiations and regulatory proceedings.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership on employment-related legal matters.

Conocimientos

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Litigation management

Strategic advisory

Analytical thinking

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Herramientas

PA Bar License

Descripción del empleo

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking an Attorney III - Gas Operations to serve as the primary legal advisor for the company's gas operations.

You will report to the Vice President & General Counsel and provide strategic legal counsel across regulatory, commercial, and compliance matters affecting gas distribution, transmission, storage, and related activities. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating diverse contracts, managing litigation with outside counsel, and ensuring compliance