Senior Counsel

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Job Summary

This position is for a real estate litigator who will be part of the Litigation Group and support the business operations of the Company. The incumbent will interface with key stakeholders and work under the direction of a senior member of the Litigation team.

The Litigation Senior Counsel position is responsible for working with the other attorneys and staff in the Office of General Counsel in providing litigation-related support and counsel to the business operations of Duke Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company). The position will be based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in court, including handling motions practice and trials when needed, for cases involving the company real estate, including encroachments, foreclosures, and condemnations.
• Manage and resolve legal matters and concerns involving real estate issues arising out of the day-to-day functions of the company with limited supervision and guidance. Employee will work on non-routine matters requiring a broad and thorough understanding of the company and its business environment.
• Analyze easement agreements, title documents, and chain of title reports in the process of developing and implementing legal strategy to acquire real estate for company purposes or protect company assessment from encroachments on easements.
• Provide legal advice on real estate issues to key business units and project teams of the Company and act as the primary real estate litigation support for Duke Energy Florida.
• Consult with an Associate General Counsel and/or a Deputy General Counsel on legal issues with significant value for the Company.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of litigation developments that may impact the Company.
• Comply with processes to protect the company from unnecessary risks and liabilities, including all reporting requirements.
• Remain current on legal trends, laws and regulations and proactively communicate information to other attorneys in the Legal Department.
• Provide or assist with providing legal training to business units within the Company.
• Frequently meet with and counsel individuals within the Company.
• When appropriate, work with and manage outside counsel to maximize efficiency and appropriately frame litigation strategies.
• Promote a positive corporate image through involvement in Company and civic affairs.
• Lead and/or serve on committees, special projects, or other assignments as directed to further departmental goals.
• Periodic travel within the US will be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
• In addition to JD, minimum of three (3) years of related experience
• Licensed to practice law in Florida

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of civil litigation and/or real estate experience, including courtroom experience
• Experience managing condemnation or eminent domain cases
• First or second chair trial experience and comfort for appearing in court unsupervised where necessary
• Technical proficiency in multiple areas of the law
• Ability to handle routine real estate disputes and incidences without outside counsel support
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional judgment, decision making and problem-solving abilities
• Organizational agility, process management, planning and presentation and team skills
• Ability to gain the confidence and respect of management and clients
• Ability to take direction and act accordingly with conviction, in a timely and high- quality manner
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities and desire to be part of a team
• Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and to prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients
• Ability to analyze complex business situations and develop recommendations which meet the Company's legal and business needs
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop skills and proficiencies in the practice of law
• Technologically proficient and independent
• Regulated utility industry experience preferred, but not mandatory

Working Conditions

• 3 days per week in office
• Travel: 5-15%
• Hybrid mobility classification - work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to St Petersburg, FL Regional Headquarters.

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