Job SummaryDominion 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. There is one position available and it will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & ExperienceCounsel: 3+ years legal experience related to the above responsibilities.
Senior Counsel: 5+ 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 RequirementsRequired Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree): Juris Doctorate
Required Disciplines: Law
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals DescriptionLaw License (for work location state)
Working ConditionsOffice Work Environment 76 -100%
Travel Up to 25%
Other Working ConditionsTest DescriptionNo Testing Required
Export ControlCertain 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.
What You'll GetExpected Hiring Base Salary Range:
Senior Counsel - $169800 - $220500
Counsel - $131800 - $171200
The expected hiring base salary range is the range we anticipate hiring within for this position. The actual salary offered may vary based on factors such as the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and work location. This is not intended to represent the full salary range for the position or limit future compensation growth.
At Dominion Energy, we offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes: health, dental, and vision benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans including 401k contributions and matches, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, bonus eligibility, sick leave, and disability insurance. To learn more about our benefits, click here: dombenefits.com.
