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    Senior Associate Legal Counsel - Washington, United States - Washington Gas

    Washington Gas
    Washington Gas Washington, United States

    1 week ago

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    Overview:


    The Senior Associate Legal Counsel will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Environment & Climate, Litigation, and Commercial Transactions and will be responsible for providing legal support and guidance on climate, environmental, and associated regulatory matters for Washington Gas.

    The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of environmental law and emerging climate matters as well as experience in civil, regulatory, or administrative proceedings and appeals.


    Responsibilities:
    Provide legal counsel on environmental, climate, and associated regulatory and issues affecting the company's operations.

    Advise on the company's compliance with environmental and climate regulations, including those related to climate and emissions.

    Work closely with the Regulatory Affairs team on climate-related aspects of regulatory proceedings in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.


    Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies and industry associations, to stay abreast of emerging legal and regulatory trends.

    Provide legal support for other areas of the company's operations as needed.


    Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
    Juris Doctorate required

    Membership in good standing of at least one state bar, one of which must be in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia

    7+ years of experience practicing law with a mid- to large-size company or law firm


    5+ years of experience with environmental (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Superfund, waste management), climate (including greenhouse gases and carbon), and regulatory matters.

    Demonstrated experience before contested case hearings or administrative agency appeals.

    Strong knowledge of Maryland and District of Columbia legal practices and regulations.

    Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

    Possesses the ability to be proactive.

    Ability to multi-task and lead multiple efforts.

    Willingness to work under tight timelines and pressure.

    Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

    Why work at AltaGas?


    AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide clean and affordable energy to our customers.

    AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas.

    Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions - from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.


    We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers' homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States.

    Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

    To learn more about our mission:

    The Company values diversity in its workforce and encourages United States military veterans and service members who meet the qualifications to apply

    WGL is an EO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled

    For Canadian hires:
    AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    For U

    S hires:
    U.S.

    affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

    We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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