Corporate Counsel - Legal & Corp Secretary - Columbus, OH Job at FirstEnergy in

Corporate Counsel - Legal & Corp Secretary - Columbus, OH FirstEnergy at a Glance: We are a forward‑thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers’ lives brighter, the environment better, and our communities stronger. FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation’s largest investor‑owned electric systems, more than 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of more than 3,500 megawatts. About the Opportunity This is an open position with the FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The State Regulatory Attorney works directly with business units, department lawyers and outside counsel on regulatory matters and in proceedings before state regulatory commission(s). The attorney handles legal matters and projects, including advising internal clients with respect to relevant statutory and regulatory developments, requirements and issues, utility commission rates, regulations, orders, tariff and litigation and rulemaking proceedings, while involving a meaningful amount of legal writing. The attorney has responsibility for their own case load and for complex regulatory matters. The Legal department provides exceptional counsel that assures legal compliance and enables FirstEnergy to optimize business outcomes in all legal, regulatory, and commercial contexts. The position reports to the Managing Counsel and is located within FirstEnergy’s operational footprint. Responsibilities Handling legal/regulatory matters before the state utility commission(s) and appellate courts. Working on complex regulatory matters as part of a team with attorneys, business units, and outside counsel. Managing multiple ongoing cases simultaneously. Drafting and reviewing legal pleadings and business documents. Representing the Company in mediation and litigation of customer disputes. Providing legal support and strategic and business advice to FirstEnergy business units on state regulatory matters. Assisting with and managing regulatory matters before various state public utility regulatory agencies. Working on litigated matters and administrative rulemaking proceedings. Qualifications J.D. degree from an accredited university. Minimum 2 years relevant work experience in practicing law, legal writing, and handling complex legal matters. Member in good standing of the Ohio state bar. Solid written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with all levels within the organization. Strong work ethic, initiative, and organizational skills. Demonstrated willingness and ability to understand new topical areas, multitask, and manage time to adhere to strict deadlines. Prior experience related to state public utility regulation and practice before a state regulatory utility commission; electric utility industry experience helpful. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on complex matters. Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity FirstEnergy offers competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company‑sponsored pension plan, a 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, and a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs. Skills development training with tuition reimbursement is also available. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H‑1B visas at this time. Safety Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co‑workers, our customers, and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident‑free, injury‑free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world‑class safety standards. Seniority Level Executive Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Other Industries Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr