Assistant/Associate Counsel - Regulatory

Job Number: 1509

External Description: Requisition ID: 67964

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

Seeking regulatory attorney to advise and represent PSEG companies before state regulatory commissions, predominantly the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.

This is a multi-level position and placement of the successful candidate will be based on job performance, skills, knowledge and experience. In addition to the requirements listed below, for an Assistant Counsel, a minimum of 5 years of experience working in law firm or in-house law department. For an Associate Counsel, a minimum of 7 years of experience working in law firm or in-house law department.

This is a multi-level position and placement of the successful candidate will be based on job performance, skills, knowledge and experience. In addition to the requirements listed below, for an Assistant Counsel, a minimum of 5 years of experience working in law firm or in-house law department. For an Associate Counsel, a minimum of 7 years of experience working in law firm or in-house law department.

Please note this position is hybrid, comprised of remote and in office work. PSEG reserves the right to amend the hybrid model at any time.

Job Specific Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school in the United States
• Admitted to the bar in New Jersey (or ability to be admitted after hire)
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working on regulatory matters before one or more state regulatory commissions

Required Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills
• Legal analytical ability
• Professionalism, integrity, and excellent customer/client focus
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of a diverse team
• Candidate must foster an inclusive work environment and respect all aspects of diversity

Desired Qualifications and Competencies:

• Experience before state regulatory agencies such as the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, the New York Public Service Commission, or other similar regulatory agencies
• Experience in utility ratemaking/rate cases
• Experience working as an attorney in an in-house corporate law department or regulatory agency

Minimum Years of Experience

5 years of experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Certifications

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Business needs may cause PSEG to cancel or delay filling position at any time during the selection process.

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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Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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Job Number: 67964

Community / Marketing Title: Assistant/Associate Counsel - Regulatory

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