Counsel or Senior Counsel (Richmond, VA) Hybrid

Counsel or Senior Counsel (Richmond, VA) Hybrid

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy seeks an experienced state regulatory attorney with the skills and demeanor to work directly with regulatory and business unit teams to accomplish Company regulatory goals. This position will perform the following duties:

• Provide legal advice and represent Dominion companies.

• Coordinate and litigate cases before state regulators, with an emphasis on utility cost recovery, affiliate transactions, rulemaking, integrated resource planning, transmission and distribution siting approval, and facility permitting, including associated environmental impacts reviews.

• Draft, review and negotiate legal documents such as regulatory applications, testimony, pleadings, briefs, contracts and other regulatory-related documents.

• Counsel and advise clients on legal and regulatory matters and develop strategies within the overall business plan context.

• Monitor state and federal legislative and regulatory actions, court decisions, and company business practices, and advise clients concerning relevant developments.

• May train or provide work direction to less-experienced lawyers.

• Direct, monitor, and coordinate outside counsel and internal resources who provide legal services. This will include responding to discovery, hiring outside experts, coordinating company experts, preparing witnesses for hearings, and overall responsibility for developing strategy for hearings or settlement.

• Will report to the Deputy General Counsel, State Regulatory.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Counsel : 3+ years legal experience related to the above responsibilities.

Senior Counsel : 7+ years legal experience related to the above responsibilities.

Specific knowledge, skills, abilities and experience include:

• Significant state regulatory experience preferred.

• Experience with understanding and implementing strategic business values and objectives.

• Excellent analyst, advocate, and presenter of legal points, both through oral advocacy and legal writing.

• Proven ability to develop and manage complex legal cases and projects.

• Exhibits good people skills, business sense, and awareness of the industry.

• Independent judgment, and initiative, and ability to work directly with clients and develop and maintain positive relationships with internal clients as well as with individuals outside the company.

• Ability to participate in team environment and work effectively with team members.

Education Requirements

Law Degree (J.D.) from an American Bar Association accredited law school is required.

Active member in good standing with a mandatory state bar organization.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

State law license required.

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status.

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About Dominion Energy

I am your warm cup of coffee in the morning and I light your home at night. I am the cool breeze from your A/C on the hottest day in summer, and the red coil that heats your soup pot on a frigid winter’s day. I am sustainable, reliable and affordable.

I am not just any energy… I am Dominion Energy.

We’re transforming the way we do business to build a more sustainable future for the planet, our customers, our team and our industry. We’re shaping the future of energy in America.

Join us!

Facts:

·17,000 employees

·Headquarters: Richmond, VA

·16 states in the US

·$100 billion of assets

·Nearly $35 million in charitable contributions

·100,000+ volunteer hours recorded in the community

Our Commitment to NetZero by 2050

We’ve cut carbon emissions from our electric generation business by approximately 46% (since 2005) and methane emissions from our natural gas business by 38% (since 2010) — By growing wind, solar, and renewable natural gas and pursuing innovative technologies, we expect to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. We’ve also committed to reducing the emissions of our suppliers and customers — so we can all move forward together.

Nearest Major Market: Richmond

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