Associate General Counsel – NC Regulatory

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide legal guidance and timely legal advice and counsel for utility matters, especially integrated resource planning .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in utility matters, particularly in regulatory compliance, litigation, and integrated resource planning. Proven ability to conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and engage with stakeholders effectively within the energy industry.

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Doctor Of Jurisprudence (JD)North Carolina Bar LicenseRegulatory ComplianceLitigation ExperienceEnergy Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingDrafting Legal DocumentsAdministrative LitigationRegulatory ProceedingsRatemakingPrudence DeterminationsNegotiationCross-ExaminationStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsStrategic ThinkingSound JudgmentAbility To Work Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

Integrated Resource PlanningDuke EnergyNorth Carolina Regulatory ExperienceEmerging Energy IssuesUtility Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal guidance and timely legal advice and counsel for utility matters, especially integrated resource planning
Advise electric management on regulatory, compliance, and business matters
Represent Duke Energy in administrative litigation and regulatory proceedings
Handle North Carolina administrative litigation concerning general energy policy issues
Perform complex legal research, analysis, and writing involving state and federal law
Research legal principles and precedents and consult with outside counsel
Draft and execute legal documents and gather relevant case information
Conduct hearings, including witness presentation and cross-examination
Coordinate and collaborate on regulatory matters across business areas
Oversee routine regulatory reporting and compliance filings
Address ratemaking, PURPA policy, prudence determinations, affiliate issues, tariffs, territorial assignments, regulatory accounting, and other utility matters
Manage regulatory proceedings, appellate cases, rulemakings, and interventions
Support stakeholder engagement initiatives
Negotiate outcomes in state regulatory proceedings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum of seven (7) or more years of experience practicing law
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina, or licensed to practice in any state in the U.S. and eligible for admission under North Carolina bar rules
Must live in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area
Ability to travel interstate to key conferences at various U.S. locations two to three times per year
North Carolina regulatory/agency experience preferred
Litigation experience preferred
Understanding of emerging energy issues preferred
Experience interacting with multiple stakeholders and collaborative groups to reach multi-party resolutions preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadline pressure, including in fast-moving, high-stakes matters
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Broad, in-depth knowledge and experience in the energy industry
Knowledge of Duke Energy and its various business operations
Proven communication and interpersonal skills
Sound judgment, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
Excellent work product and attention to detail
Proven effective legal research and writing skills
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Friendly work environment
Relocation assistance may be offered depending on the selected candidate's geographic location