Corporate Counsel - Legal & Corp Secretary - Columbus, OH

FirstEnergy Corp • Akron, OH • 21h ago

JOB DESCRIPTION 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 capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The State Regulatory Attorney works directly with business units, department lawyers and outside counsel on regulatory matters and in proceedings before state regulatory commission(s). This individual handles legal matters and projects to include advising internal clients with respect to relevant statutory and regulatory developments, requirements and issues, and utility commission rates, regulations, orders and utility tariff and litigation and rulemaking proceedings, while involving a meaningful amount of legal writing. The attorney has responsibility for their own case load and has responsibility related to complex regulatory matters. 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 entities of FirstEnergy Corp. The position reports to the Managing Counsel who is responsible for state regulatory matters would have a reporting location within FirstEnergy's operational footprint. Responsibilities:

Handling legal/regulatory matters before the state utility commission(s) and appellate courts

Woking on complex regulatory matters as part of a team with attorneys, business units, and outside counsel Handling aspects of multiple ongoing cases simultaneously

Drafting and reviewing both legal pleadings and business documents Representing the Company in mediation and litigation of customer disputes

Providing legal support and strategic and business advice to FirstEnergy business units on state regulatory matters

Assisting, handling, and managing, as applicable, regulatory matters before various state public utility regulatory agencies

Working on litigated matters and administrative rulemaking proceedings

Qualifications:

J.D. degree from an accredited university is required

Minimum 2 years relevant work experience is required. Relevant work experience includes practicing law, legal writing and handling complex legal matters

Member in good standing of the Ohio state bar

Solid written and oral communication skills

Able to work with all levels within the organization. Strong work ethic, initiative, and organizational skills

Demonstrated willingness and ability to understand new topical areas. Able to multitask and manage time to adhere to strict deadlines

Prior experience related to state public utility regulation and practice before state regulatory utility commission. Electric utility industry experience helpful

Able to work both independently and as part of a team on complex matters

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 Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjkzNTQ2LjEwNTA4QGZpcnN0ZW5lcmd5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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