Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to manage and provide legal support for the company’s state commission and FERC regulatory proceedings, as well as provide advice and support for strategic regulatory initiatives. The individual also is responsible for understanding the company’s regulatory obligations, identifying its potential compliance risks and providing appropriate legal advice and training to business units, including governmental relations training and compliance. In addition, the individual is responsible for managing outside counsel assisting with these matters.

Functional Expertise:

• Manage pending and potential regulatory proceedings.

• Support the company’s strategy development and execution.

• Recommend and supervise the appropriate use of outside counsel.

• Manage outside counsel costs and budgets.

• Identify and investigate potential regulatory and compliance risks, review proposed policies and practices, and provide appropriate training and legal advice to business units.

• Participate in industry training.

Business Acumen:

• Counsel business unit on strategic approach for achieving desired business and regulatory outcomes.

• Advice and counsel business units on potential compliance risks, review and draft policies and provide training.

Engagement:

• Self-motivated team player with ability to identify and resolve issues with little to no supervision.

• Act as liaison with outside counsel on pending matters.

• Regularly interact with business units to understand company operations, initiatives, policies and procedures, identify potential compliance risks.

• Participate in appropriate legal and industry groups to identify best practices in operating a utility and managing regulatory matters.

• Regularly inform the Associate General Counsel and Chief Regulatory Counsel, and relevant business leaders of the status and significant developments in the law or any pending regulatory matters.

Driving Results:

• Manage regulatory proceedings in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Provide pragmatic legal counsel to business units to meet business objectives.

• Attention to detail and able to prioritize effectively to provide timely legal services.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

Required:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

• Excellent academic credentials

• Member of State Bar in good standing

Related Work Experience:

Required:

• Counsel: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in major law firm and 0-2 years’ experience in corporate law department, with focus on regulatory or litigation.

• Senior Counsel: Minimum 6 years’ experience in major law firm or corporate law department, with primary focus on regulatory or litigation.

Preferred:

• Experience in advising companies in a regulated industry.

Specific Skills & Knowledge:

Required:

• Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationship skills.

• Analytical and logic skills.

• Ability to work independently and perform “lead” role in developing and ensuring execution of strategies.

Preferred:

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Position is in an office environment.

• Keyboarding = Occasional 1-33%

• On-Call = Occasional 1-33%

• Keyboarding = Occasional 1-33%

• Travel = Occasional 1-33%

Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of over four million U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to a supply of clean, safe, reliable and affordable natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 4589

Job Category: Legal & Compliance

Job Schedule: Full time

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