Duquesne Light Company, headquartered in downtown Pittsburgh, is a leader in providing electric energy and has been in the forefront of the electric energy market, with a history rooted in technological innovation and superior customer service. Today, the company continues its role as a leader in the transmission and distribution of electric energy, providing a secure supply of reliable power to more than half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Duquesne Light Company is committed to creating a culture of inclusion. We value and respect the unique differences and experiences of our employees. We believe that our differences lead to better collaboration, innovation and outcomes. We want you to join our team!
Job Summary:
Duquesne Light Company, and its parent, Duquesne Light Holdings (collectively, the Company) seeks a Commercial Legal Counsel to provide legal advice, counsel, and services to the Company in multiple commercial areas, including contract review and negotiation, real estate, and environmental matters. This is a legal position within the Office of General Counsel in which you will have the opportunity to partner with the business units, work and liaise with different departments, key stakeholders, and will require you to have a collaborative, business first mindset and strong interpersonal skills. You must be comfortable working with quick turnaround times and are a confident contract drafter and negotiator.
Location: Hybrid, downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Skills and Experience Utilized in this Role Include:
Must possess a positive attitude and strong values that fit with the Company’s core values:
Scope
Primary focus is on daily deliverables, outputs and reporting of legal services. Accountable for managing one's own time and workflow but may be leading projects or project steps. Work is typically complex in nature requiring the incumbent to draw on previous knowledge to perform role. Continues to build knowledge base but has a solid foundation to act independently the majority of the time. Still draws on experts and managers when needed but less frequently. Acts as a resource to less experienced staff on routine issues.
Decision Impact
Problems and issues faced are complex. Draws on past experience on a regular basis to solve problems and take new perspectives on existing solutions. Accountable for direct level of reasoning and decision making.
Hybrid Work:
Position follows Company’s hybrid work model, with at least two days working in the office and the remaining days working remotely. Reporting location and frequency may be subject to change based on job role or Company needs. Initially will be required to work from an office location (the corporate headquarters in downtown Pittsburgh and the Procurement office on the North Shore) three days per week until sufficient training and knowledge transfer have occurred.
Storm Roles:
All Non-Union Employees, which includes this position, serve in storm roles to support Operations in restoring electric service to customers as appropriate to their role and skillset. Please be sure to discuss storm roles with the hiring manager for this position, as duties can vary across the Company. Examples of storm roles could include but aren't limited to duties such as: working with operations for service center support or with the communications, customer service or government affairs teams to respond to public and customer requests for information, etc.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.
Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at HR@duqlight.com and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.
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