Counsel or Senior Counsel

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Position Summary

Entry to entry level (Counsel) or intermediate level (Senior Counsel) attorney responsible for providing legal guidance concerning a broad range of state energy regulatory policy issues requiring independent judgment and frequent client contact under general direction of a more senior attorney. Provide high quality and timely legal advice and counsel in support of the business unit or legal practice area of specialty. Attorney assigned responsibility for routine legal matters including, but not limited to, state utility commission, energy policy, customer choice, power siting, and renewable energy, with a preference for litigation and oral advocacy experience. Also assigned responsibility for routine legal matters including, but not limited to ratemaking, energy policy issues, prudence determinations, affiliate issues, and other issues germane to an investor-owned regulated utility. The role requires the candidate possess proficient oral and written communication skills. Develop relationships with clients to ensure client communication and responsiveness. Demonstrate responsiveness and teamwork within the legal department. Develop knowledge of company and industry.

Responsibilities

Counsel

- Provides counsel to electric management and represents Duke Energy in administrative litigation in regulatory proceedings involving energy matters, including rates, customers service matters, electric siting, system operations, tariffs, territorial assignment, compliance matters, regulatory accounting and other federal and state law compliance matters which require quick study and a desire to expand existing knowledge in regulated energy industry.

- Responsible for regulatory proceedings, the defense or prosecution of appellate cases as assigned and numerous rulemakings, interventions in other related matters.

- Represents Duke Energy in regulatory matters requiring specialized expertise in state regulatory proceedings and a thorough understanding of the regulatory concerns facing Duke Energy to negotiate the best possible outcomes for Duke Energy’s business and its customers.

- Independently manage case load

- Complex project management

- Contributes to projects of significant importance to the Company from a risk, monetary or policy perspective. Works with and at the direction of the leader in the department.

- Consults with team and Deputy General Counsel on legal issues with significant value, or which may have economic, political or media implications for the Company.

- Provides quality, timely legal advice to management for day-to-day matters and major ongoing legal projects that fall within the incumbent’s realm of expertise.

- Researches and drafts legal documents, such as contracts, corporate governance documents or other legal documents, and assists with negotiations.

- Works to establish professional relationships within the Company related to areas of subject matter expertise.

- Monitors legal developments, legislation and pending legislation promulgated by the Federal government and the states in which the Company does business, to assess and advise implementation of and compliance with new laws, regulations. Stays abreast of interpretations adversely affecting current methods of operations. Maintains job-related technical knowledge and skills, and in-depth knowledge of issues relating to the utility industry.

- Leads and/or serves on committees, special projects, or other assignments as directed to further departmental goals.

Senior Counsel

- Provide counsel to corporation on Indiana state regulatory matters to ensure compliance with state regulations

- Interpret state laws, and Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission orders, rules and guidance documents

- Stay abreast of legal developments, regulatory changes and court interpretations

- Participate in, lead, and provide legal advice on a variety of state regulatory issues, including general rate cases and various rider proceedings

- Provide advice and counsel on Indiana regulatory policy

- Perform complex assignments, using legal research, analytical and writing skills

- Provide legal advice to management regarding matters of some complexity which may have a material dollar impact on business operations

- Research legal principles and precedents, consult with outside counsel, draft and execute legal documents, and gather relevant case information using multiple sources and methods

- Advice and counsel on compliance matters relevant to regulatory matters.

- Oversee and manage regulatory reporting and compliance filings.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Counsel

- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school

- Minimum of two (2) or more years of experience practicing law

- Licensed to practice law in Indiana or licensed to practice in any state in the US and eligible for admission under Indiana bar rules

Senior Counsel

- Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school

- Minimum of three (3) or more years of experience practicing law

- Licensed to practice law in Indiana or licensed to practice in any state in the US and eligible for admission under Indiana bar rules

Desired Qualifications

- Indiana regulatory/agency experience

- Litigation experience

- Understanding of emerging energy issues

- Litigation experience, including experience drafting legal pleadings, motions, and briefs.

- Previous experience in rate cases or rider proceedings before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, or similar state commission

- Experience with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) or other regional transmission organization

- Experience interacting with state agencies on compliance matters

- Experience with state regulation and government affairs for public utility companies

- Basic understanding of electricity production

- Understanding of electric utility industry and challenges

- Experience with utility rate-making

- Experience with Accounting

- Experience with environmental issues

- Experience handling investigations

- Experience with tax issues

- Proven effective verbal communication, research, and writing skills

- Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

- Ability to comprehend and analyze technical issues associated with regulatory compliance

- Experience analyzing complex matters and reducing them to manageable products and communications

- Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as the ability to work as a part of a team of other lawyers and businesspeople, including under deadline pressures

- Experience in interacting with multiple stakeholders/collaborative groups in reaching multi-party resolutions

- Proficient oral and written communication skills.

- Knowledge of Duke Energy and its various business operations

- Proven communication and interpersonal skills

- Sound judgment and decision-making skills

- Ability to collaborate as an effective member of the team

- Excellent work product and attention to detail

- Proven effective legal research and writing skills

- Ability to hit the ground running

Working Conditions

- Must live in the greater Indianapolis area and be able to commute to our Plainfield regional headquarters and occasionally to our Indianapolis office.

- Ability to travel interstate to company headquarters in Charlotte NC, or other locations in the US 2 to 3 times per year

- Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. It is expected that the employee will average at least 3 days per week in the office. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the Plainfield, IN Complex.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, September 29, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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