Assistant Counsel- Litigation

Location: Newark, New Jersey US

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This position is no longer open.

Job Number: 510

External Description: Requisition ID:  64412 

Job Function/Category:  Legal 

Employment Type:  Exempt Full Time 

This is an exciting time to be joining PSEG. Our commitments, which include safety, integrity, customer focus, and diversity & inclusion, are the fabric of our culture and help drive the success of our business. We are fortunate to have an outstanding workforce of diverse and highly skilled talent who move us forward in our operational excellence journey.  PSEG has more than 12,000 employees who are dedicated to the communities we serve and embody our vision: People providing Safe, Reliable, Economic and Greener Energy. Job Summary

This position will facilitate the PSEG law department's efforts to drive functional excellence in litigation by managing complex litigation and government investigations. The role in conjunction with the Chief Litigation Counsel will be the primary legal support for litigation in a broad range of matters in both state and federal court, including personal injury, property damage, bankruptcy and collection matters.

This attorney will both directly represent the Company and manage outside counsel in litigated matters. The position will have lead responsibility on those matters with limited supervision or direction. The role will develop and manage budgets for efficient and effective management of cases. In addition, the role will collaborate with senior lawyers and business partners to provide strategic guidance and solutions to protect and mitigate risk to the company.

We are seeking an individual with the utmost degree of professionalism and integrity, capable of handling highly sensitive and confidential matters, and with an industrious and self-motivated approach with a desire to develop and advance within the organization. As an Assistant Counsel, this attorney will be expected to interact with senior business leaders.

Job Specific Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Competencies, Education or Experience:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school • Member in good standing of the New Jersey Bar • 5+ years of general defense litigation experience • Excellent oral and written communication, negotiation and presentation skills • Professionalism, integrity, and excellent customer/client focus • Expertise in handling all aspects of litigation practice, including depositions, written discovery, motions, arbitration/mediation, trial and appeal • Proven ability and willingness to handle various types of cases, including highly specialized and complex matters • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility, and a strong work ethic; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team • Must be detail oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills • Ability to exercise exceptional judgment and ability to assess risk • Ability to work independently and under time constraints in a fast paced and dynamic environment • First chair trial experience a plus • Prior in-house counsel and/or major law firm experience preferred. • Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity. Successful candidate must demonstrate and value differences in others' strengths, perspectives, approaches, and personal choices.

Education

Juris Doctorate

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Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information.  Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information.  Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made.  If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

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Job Number: 64412

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