Associate Counsel - Corporate Transactions

Dominion Energy is committed to providing reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean energy that powers our customers every day. If you want to work for a purpose-driven company that values safety and collaboration, we’re looking for you. You won’t just find a job here; you’ll find your career. Review the position below and apply today.

We offer a hybrid 3-2 work schedule (three days in the office, two days of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy seeks an attorney that will be hired at the Associate Counsel level, with the skills and demeanor necessary to quickly learn and provide legal support on a wide variety of transactional matters. This position will play an integral role in Dominion Energy's Corporate Transactions group, including assisting with the review, drafting and negotiation of corporate procurement and technology-related agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience with analyzing and interpreting various legal requirements and with the adoption of technological solutions to help support the Company’s strategic efforts.

Job Responsibilities

- Provide legal advice and independently manage routine legal matters within assigned practice areas

- Build subject matter expertise and begin to lead limited-scope legal projects

- Draft, review, and negotiate corporate procurement and technology-related agreements with minimal supervision

- Advise clients on legal issues in alignment with business objectives

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist senior attorneys with complex legal matters

- May supervise or mentor paraprofessionals and junior legal staff

- Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to support litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

- 0–2 years of experience drafting, negotiating and advising on energy-related procurement, information technology, software licensing and data privacy agreements.

- Demonstrated interest in utility and energy law

- General understanding of applicable areas of law and associated regulations

- Ability to apply legal research to practical business issues

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Informed, reliable, and diplomatic in client interactions

- Collaborative and professional demeanor

- Ability to develop subject matter expertise and lead limited projects or initiatives

Note: Active member in good standing with a mandatory state bar organization.

Education Requirements

Required Degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

Juris Doctor

Required Discipline(s): Law

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

State law license required.

Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain 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.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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