Deputy General Counsel & Chief Litigation Counsel

Requisition: 83305

PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.

Salary Range: $ 211,500 - $ 325,000

Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day.

Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role.

In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:

1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.

2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week

3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Summary

The Deputy General Counsel & Chief Litigation Counsel serves as chief litigation counsel for PSEG and is responsible for the oversight, representation and counsel of PSEG and all of its subsidiary companies in connection with all significant litigation and government investigations. In addition, the Chief Litigation Counsel will be coordinate all activities, internally and externally, including advocacy and strategy for litigated and investigative matters, retention of outside counsel for such matters, internal communications and remediation efforts, discovery initiatives and related disclosures. Will be a member of the EVP and General Counsel's leadership team.

Job Responsibilities

- Drive strategy and execution on all key strategic litigation and government investigation matters.

- Build and manage a team of experienced litigators and litigation support personnel. Oversee the corporate claims function that handles pre-litigation claims on behalf of the company.

- Oversee outside counsel relationships, in all phases of litigation and government investigations, including selecting, budgeting, managing, and evaluating counsel. Work cross-functionally with PSEG teams to mitigate litigation risk and to ensure compliance with litigation-related obligations.

- Supervise all phases of litigation including discovery, motions, trials, as well as preparation of appellate briefs and oral arguments.

- Handle any government related inquiries, investigations and enforcement matters.

- Enhance and implement best practices around litigation related internal processes and standard operating procedures.

- Lead efforts to enhance communication and reporting on litigation matters.

- Provide legal counsel to Ethics & Compliance and Internal Investigations teams.

- Support internal investigations with risk of litigation related exposure.

- Provide legal advice on compliance related initiatives and strategy.

- Keep abreast of legal and claims activities that affect the energy industry.

- All other duties as assigned.

Job Specific Qualifications

- 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including extensive litigation experience.

- Ideal candidate will have a range of substantive experience including commercial, tort, privacy, securities, personal injury, environmental, construction and class action litigation experience, with large exposure/liabilities and favorable outcomes.

- Experience with government investigations and in-house experience is preferred but not required.

- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex legal challenges.

- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate efficiently and to manage people effectively.

- Team player who enjoys building relationships and working with others.

- JD with membership in at least one state bar.

- Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.

Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a “Generally Authorized” destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a “Protected Individual” under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).

As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.

Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.

If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI.

PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.

If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com. Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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