Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Regulatory)
EntergyNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule.
- You can travel 25% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- Nuclear
- Regulatory
- Environmental
Required qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree
- Senior Counsel: 6+ years in-house or law firm experience in Regulatory (federal/state), Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Nuclear, or Environmental law
- Assistant General Counsel: 9+ years in-house or law firm experience in Regulatory (federal/state), Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Nuclear, or Environmental law
- Highly skilled in complex analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving in area of practice
- Solid grasp of rules, guidelines, and company policies
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Collaborative approach and detailed industry knowledge
- Demonstrated judgment, personal accountability, and integrity
- Ability to respond effectively to multiple and conflicting demands
About this role
Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel position at Entergy providing legal analysis and strategic advice on regulatory, corporate, litigation, and compliance matters for a major US nuclear utility. Senior Counsel requires 6+ years of legal experience; Assistant General Counsel requires 9+ years in Regulatory (federal/state), Corporate/Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Nuclear, or Environmental law. Responsibilities include managing complex regulatory and litigation matters, supervising legal staff, and conducting first-chair trial and appellate work.
Responsibilities
- Provide legal analysis and advice on key policies, courses of action, rules, systems, and processes in strategically important areas
- Analyze business and financial transactions, litigation and related legal documents, and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements
- Analyze key issues, organize thoughts, and advocate legal positions with minimal supervision
- Draft legal documents, negotiate matters, and perform assigned job functions
- Manage dockets and conduct first-chair trial and appellate work, or lead major non-litigation matters as applicable
- Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently
- Supervise paraprofessionals and administrative staff; manage internal and external attorneys
- Lead project teams to successful resolution and deliver difficult or controversial messages to diverse audiences
- Develop management skills and mentor other attorneys
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in regulatory matters, particularly utility regulatory matters
- Demonstrated ability to make tough business and people decisions with strategic understanding
- Personal resiliency in stressful situations
- Passion for ongoing growth and development
- Coaching and feedback skills for team development
Location, schedule, and travel
Hybrid, New Orleans, Louisiana; up to 25% travel; exempt position
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