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Position Summary

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). This attorney will not just manage litigation but will also litigate matters in court. The position will be based in St. Petersburg, Florida.

This position is for a trial attorney who will be part of the Litigation Group and support the business operations of the Company, supporting cases involving personal injury, property damage, real estate encroachments, condemnation and customer disputes. The incumbent will interface with key stakeholders and work under the direction of a senior member of the Litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Litigate cases involving the Company in Florida relating to personal injury, property damage, real estate encroachments, condemnation, and customer disputes, and managing legal issues affecting the Company in Florida, including real estate, employment, and commercial issues.
• Manage and resolve legal matters and concerns 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.
• Provide legal advice to key business units and project teams of the Company, in conjunction with a senior member of the litigation team.
• 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.
• In limited circumstances, work with outside counsel to maximize efficiency and appropriately frame litigation strategies.
• Promote a positive corporate image through involvement in Company and civic affairs, including pro bono work, and diversity, equity and inclusion events.
• 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
• Minimum of three (3) years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida

Desired Qualifications

• Five (5) years of civil litigation experience.
• First or second chair trial experience and comfort for appearing in Court unsupervised where necessary.
• Insurance-defense litigation experience
• Technical proficiency in personal injury, property damage
• Ability to draft and handle routine disputes and incidences without outside counsel support
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Deposition experience with both fact and expert witnesses
• Experience in real estate encroachments, and/or condemnation
• 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