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Robert Half
Attorney/Lawyer
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What they do
A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
$131,632 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join a publicly traded utility organization in Pennsylvania. In this permanent role, you will counsel business divisions and affiliated entities on corporate, operational, and regulatory matters while helping leaders navigate risk and support strategic objectives. The position is well suited for an experienced legal specialist who can balance day-to-day advisory work with complex transactions and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day legal guidance to designated business units, regional teams, and subsidiary organizations on a wide range of corporate and operational issues.
- Prepare, examine, and negotiate commercial agreements and other legal documents to protect business interests and support organizational goals.
- Direct legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and related transactions, including due diligence activities, deal negotiations, and required approvals.
- Oversee external law firms and specialized advisors engaged for disputes, transactions, and other high-priority legal matters.
- Interpret new and existing laws, regulations, and industry requirements, then translate those developments into practical recommendations for management.
- Advise internal stakeholders on matters involving employment concerns, real estate arrangements, litigation strategy, and utility-related legal questions.
- Contribute to the development of internal policies, legal processes, reporting practices, and enterprise-wide initiatives that require legal input.