Senior Open Records & Litigation Counsel

Philadelphia Gas Works; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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

Philadelphia Gas Works is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for Open Records and Litigation to provide legal counsel across open records, regulatory, litigation, and related matters. The role is on-site in Philadelphia, PA, with the potential after six months for a hybrid schedule allowing one remote day for PA residents.

Responsibilities include serving as Open Records Officer, advising management, coordinating with outside firms, and handling complex matters across regulatory and energy law.

Qualifications

• Must be a law school graduate with an LLB or JD degree.
• Must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.
• 5+ years of experience working with laws and regulations related to open records, litigation, commercial, energy, and/or regulatory law.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on matters affecting PGW in areas including open records, regulatory, litigation, municipal, energy and other areas requiring legal counseling and/or assistance; prepare related legal documents.
• Serve as PGW’s Open Records Officer and respond to records requests under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law.
• Research legal opinions, rulings and findings to provide sound advice on company matters.
• Advise management and represent PGW in negotiations, administrative and court actions; prepare related documents. Assignments may include OOR matters, PUC, hearings, rates and budget proceedings, Gas Commission, legislative matters, FERC, and general litigation.
• Analyze and interpret statutes, case law, ordinances to determine their application to company procedures, policies and practices.
• Advise on changes to company policies and procedures; consult with other departments as necessary.
• Perform special projects and assignments as requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

J.D. or LLB degree

Pennsylvania Bar admission

Job description

Philadelphia Gas Works is seeking a Senior Staff Attorney for Open Records and Litigation to provide legal counsel across open records, regulatory, litigation, and related matters. The role is on-site in Philadelphia, PA, with the potential after six months for a hybrid schedule allowing one remote day for PA residents.

Responsibilities include serving as Open Records Officer, advising management, coordinating with outside firms, and handling complex matters across regulatory and energy law.