Senior Counsel-Regulatory (Utilities)

Location: Hybrid, with three days per week in the office. The role can be based in Washington, DC, Harrisburg, PA, or Canonsburg, PA, with a preference for Washington, DC. Regular travel to Baltimore, MD, and occasional travel to Richmond, VA, Harrisburg, PA, and Washington, DC, is required.

Salary: $160,100–$240,100 per year

Company

hirify.global is a public utility providing essential services to customers around the clock.

What you will do

• Provide proactive legal advice on complex regulatory and business matters.
• Manage proceedings before Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania utility commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Handle legal issues independently, review legal documents, and negotiate contracts and disputes.
• Retain and supervise outside counsel on selected matters.
• Advise and train internal clients and communicate matter status and recommendations.
• Support emergency response efforts when required, including work outside normal hours during storm season.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• At least five years of legal regulatory experience and significant subject-matter expertise.
• Independent case-handling experience, litigation skills, and knowledge of state and federal laws and agencies.
• Strong legal analysis, judgment, negotiation, communication, counseling, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state and in good standing with the applicable state bar; Maryland and/or Virginia bar licenses are preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Experience in the utility industry or another regulated industry.
• Experience working at a law firm or publicly traded corporation.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace based on respect, open dialogue, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
• Professional growth and development opportunities, including support for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with workplace safety requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process and employment.