Counsel or Senior Counsel (Project Acquisitions, Development and Construction Transactions)

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Job Summary

Dominion Energy seeks an experienced attorney with a broad based corporate transactional law background and the skills and demeanor necessary to quickly learn and support a wide variety of Dominion Energy’s legal needs, including strong, project development (including land use and real estate), mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures and general commercial transactions experience. This position will have a significant role in the upfront development and ongoing contractual needs of both regulated and unregulated projects undertaken by Dominion Energy and its subsidiaries, including a broad range of renewable/ clean energy projects (solar, wind, energy storage, nuclear). In addition, the position seeks experience in other corporate and transactional areas of the law, such as construction and maritime transactions.

There is one position available and it will be filled at the counsel or senior counsel level, based on the successful candidates' experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Specific Areas Of Responsibility

- Draft, review and negotiate agreements and provide other necessary transactional legal support and advice for the ongoing expansion of Dominion Energy’s energy portfolio (wind, solar, energy storage, nuclear and natural gas) and for other projects

- Advise internal clients on legal matters and strategies relating to commercial relationships and to commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, land use, real estate, and other development agreements as well as construction, supply chain, licensing, operation, maintenance, and maritime agreements

- Interact with regulatory counsel and provide transactional advice arising out of regulatory requirements

- Counsel internal clients on corporate governance issues and routine legal matters

- Work performed requires independent judgment and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Counsel - 3+ years (or the equivalent) legal experience related to above responsibilities

Senior Counsel - 7+ years (or the equivalent) legal experience related to above responsibilities

Applicants at either level should have specific legal experience with corporate transactions, project development (including land use and real estate) and mergers and acquisitions preferred.

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

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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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