Duke Energy Corporation

Associate General Counsel

Duke Energy Corporation

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cincinnati • North Carolina • Ohio • United States

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About the role

  • Provide labor and employment law advice to HR and management regarding matters of complexity which may have a significant dollar impact on business operations
  • Perform complex assignments and draft legal documents, using legal research, analytical and writing skills
  • Handle administrative agency matters and represent the Company at arbitration hearings, including witness examination and post-hearing briefs.
  • Establish and develop effective working relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders
  • Coordinate and collaborate on litigation and/or regulatory matters that have various areas of overlap within the business
  • Provide tactical and strategic proactive training and strategic guidance to HR, management and leadership across the company on developments in employment and labor law.
  • Collaborate with Legal team members on matters that have labor and employment issues to advise the business units, develop strategies to address and/or mitigate legal risk.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of seven (7) years minimum of related experience practicing labor and employment law
  • Licensed to practice law in Ohio and/or Kentucky if located in Cincinnati, OH or North Carolina if located in Charlotte, NC or Licensed to practice in any state in the US and eligible for comity
  • 7-10 years of experience in labor and employment law, with preference for demonstrated traditional labor law and defense experience
  • Experience with internal investigations, administrative agency charges (EEOC, DOL, state administrative agencies, NLRB, etc.), management training, attorney demand letters, labor arbitrations, collective bargaining negotiations and contract interpretation, work stoppage planning, contingent workers and security issues
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills (verbally and in writing) and ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment, take ownership of projects, and demonstrate independence needed to effectively and timely complete projects.
  • Advanced breadth and depth of practical and academic knowledge of federal and state employment laws/regulations, with demonstrated working knowledge of issues related to the EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, NLRB, ADEA, OFCCP, ADA, Title VII, WARN, discrimination and equal pay claims.
Benefits
  • Recognition for your work
  • Competitive pay and benefits
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Doctor of JurisprudenceLicensed to practice law in OhioLicensed to practice law in KentuckyLicensed to practice law in North Carolina