Counsel – Real Estate

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide legal advice to key business units and project teams .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate law, contract negotiation, and compliance, with a strong ability to provide legal advice and manage complex legal matters. Possesses exceptional communication and decision-making skills, ensuring effective collaboration with business units and outside counsel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice Law In North Carolina And South CarolinaReal Property/Real Estate ExperienceExperience Drafting And Negotiating ContractsExceptional Judgment And Decision-Making AbilitiesOrganizational Agility And Process Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal ResearchNegotiation SkillsCompliance TrainingReal Estate Document ReviewComplex Commercial ContractsPolicy DevelopmentRisk ManagementLegal Document PreparationFederal And State Law Monitoring

Soft Skills

Strong Oral And Written Communication SkillsProblem-Solving AbilitiesTeam Building SkillsOrganizational AgilityAbility To Work In A Fast-Paced Environment

Certifications & Qualifications

Doctor Of Jurisprudence Degree (JD)Licensed To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Energy Industry ExperienceRegulated Utility Industry ExperienceCorporate GovernanceLegal ComplianceEasements And Leases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice to key business units and project teams
Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, correspondence, agreements, and other legal documents
Consult with senior attorneys on significant legal issues and matters with economic, political, or regulatory implications
Support negotiation of easements, leases, licenses, encroachment agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
Remain current on legal trends, laws, and regulations and communicate updates to attorneys
Research and monitor federal and state laws and regulations affecting the Company
Manage and resolve day-to-day and non-routine legal matters with limited supervision
Assist in developing Company policies and procedures
Provide or assist with legal and compliance training
Work with and manage outside counsel
Comply with risk-management and reporting processes
Promote a positive corporate image through Company and civic affairs
Lead or serve on committees, special projects, and other assignments
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Real property/real estate experience
Licensed to practice law in North or South Carolina
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing law
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
Experience drafting and reviewing real estate documents, including deeds, leases, licenses, easements, access agreements, and purchase and sale agreements
Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
Energy industry experience preferred
Regulated utility industry experience preferred
Licensed to practice law in North Carolina and South Carolina
Technically proficient in multiple areas of the law
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional judgment, decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Organizational agility, process management, planning, presentation, and team building skills
Ability to gain the confidence and respect of management and clients
Ability to take direction and act accordingly with conviction, in a timely and high-quality manner
Ability to work with a variety of personalities and desire to be part of a team
Ability to function effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and prioritize conflicting demands from multiple business clients
Ability to analyze complex business situations and develop recommendations meeting the Company’s legal and business needs
Willingness to learn and continuously develop skills and proficiencies in the practice of law
Technologically proficient and independent
Other postgraduate business education
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Hybrid employees should live within a 50-mile radius of the posted reporting location

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement
Periodic travel within the US
Relocation assistance not provided