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Attorney - Legal & Corp Secretary - Akron FirstEnergy Headquarters

FirstEnergy • Akron, OH • 1d ago

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers'

lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in

Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,000

miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet

with a total of more than 3,500 megawatts.

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.

About the Opportunity

The Legal department provides exceptional counsel that assures legal compliance and enables FirstEnergy to optimize business outcomes in all legal, regulatory and commercial @contexts. The Legal department is involved in every major activity and initiative involving all FirstEnergy entities, including FirstEnergy Transmission, LLC.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented attorney to join our Legal team supporting our growing transmission business on a variety of corporate transactions and assisting with corporate governance and board-related matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate or transactional law, excellent organizational skills, and a desire to grow within a dynamic legal department.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Governance & Secretary Support:

Assist with preparation of board and committee materials, including agendas, resolutions, and meeting minutes.

Help maintain corporate records and manage subsidiary governance documentation.

Support compliance with regulatory filings and corporate policies.

Coordinate logistics for board and committee meetings.

Transactional Support:

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements, including NDAs, purchase agreements, service agreements, leases, and financing documents, with a focus on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.

Support legal due diligence and documentation for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts align with business and legal requirements.

Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, and municipal authorities to ensure clear title and adherence to zoning and land use laws

Maintain and organize contract templates and legal documentation.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Qualified candidates will be licensed to practice law in the United States, a member in good standing with a State bar, and the ability to either become a member of the Ohio State bar or qualify for corporate counsel registration in Ohio within twelve months.

Attorney II: Minimum of 2 years professional work experience

Attorney III: Minimum of 3 years professional work experience

Attorney IV: Minimum of 5 years professional legal experience, preferably with exposure to corporate transactions or governance (law firm or in-house).

The ability to respond to clients' needs consistent with corporate values, strategies, risks, and objectives.

Ability to deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines.

Experience in the utility or energy sector.

Familiarity with federal and state regulatory frameworks governing electric utilities.

Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience interacting with senior management and boards of directors.

Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic work environment.

Why Join Us:

Opportunity to work closely with senior legal and business leaders.

Exposure to a wide range of corporate legal matters.

Supportive team environment with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

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