Senior Staff Attorney - Open Records / Litigation
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Philadelphia Gas Works is hiring a Senior Staff Attorney - Open Records / Litigation. Philadelphia Gas Works seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to handle open records requests, litigation, and regulatory matters, serving as the Open Records Officer while providing legal advice across municipal, energy, and compliance areas, with opportunities for hybrid work after six months.
Key focus areas include Provide legal advice on open records, regulatory, litigation, municipal, and energy matters, Serve as PGW’s Open Records Officer and respond to records requests, and Research legal opinions, rulings, and findings for company matters.
Important skills include Legal Advice, Records Management, Regulatory Law, Litigation, Municipal Law, and Energy Law.
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Philadelphia Gas Works
Looking for a challenge and ready to power up your career?
Free Health Insurance Options– Free Dental Insurance – Flex Spending - Commuter Benefits - Pension Plan – Free Parking – Wellness Programs – Onsite Gyms – Tuition Assistance- PSLF Eligible Employer- Parental Leave - Eligible for Hybrid Work Environment
The Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) is the largest municipally owned gas utility in the nation, supplying gas service in the City of Philadelphia to over 500,000 customers. From its humble beginnings in 1836, PGW has grown into the large, modern facility that exists today. As one of the nation's leading natural gas providers, PGW prides itself on stability and continual growth. PGW is dedicated to becoming the Greenest Natural Gas Delivery Company in the region.
Become part of the PGW Team!
Senior Staff Attorney - Open Records / Litigation
The job is a full time role on site at Philadelphia Gas Works. After six months the role may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule of 1 remote day for Pennsylvania residents. The job will often require 5 days per week on site.
The Senior Staff Attorney – Open Records/Litigation receives and responds to records requests received by PGW including but not limited to requests under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law and serves as PGW’s Open Records Officer. The Senior Staff Attorney also reviews and prepares litigation materials and various other documents, advises and represents the company in a variety of legal matters which may include but not be limited to open records, regulatory, litigation, collections, bankruptcy, labor, municipal, energy and other areas requiring legal counseling and/or assistance. The Senior Attorney coordinates matters referred to outside law firms and handles matters that are more complex with greater potential liability or recovery than matters handled by the Staff Attorney. Assists manager in the development of staff by providing input to manager on reviews, determining suitability for special assignments, and identifying training needs.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on matters affecting the interests of PGW primarily as it relates to a variety of legal matters which may include but not be limited to open records and records management, regulatory, litigation, municipal, energy and other areas requiring legal counseling and/or assistance etc.; prepare appropriate related legal documents.
Serve as PGW’s Open Records Officer and responds to records requests received by PGW including but not limited to requests under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law.
Research appropriate legal opinions, rulings and findings to provide the soundest legal advice regarding company matters.
Advise and actively represents PGW in negotiations, administrative and court actions as assigned; prepare appropriate legal documents associated with these processes. Assignments may include but are not limited to:
Pennsylvania Office of Open Records matters
Public Utility Commission (PUC) matters
Customer Service hearings
Rates and Budget administrative proceedings
Gas Commission hearings
Legislative matters
FERC matters
General litigation
Analyze and interpret federal, state and local statutes, case law, ordinances, legislation and regulations to determine their application to company business procedures, policy and practices.
Advise management and represent legal perspective on new and proposed changes to company policies, procedures and practices.
Consult with other departments as necessary to carry out assigned responsibilities.
Perform other special projects and assignments as requested.
Qualifications
Must be a law school graduate with an LLB or JD degree
Must be admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar.
5 or more years of experience working with laws and regulations related to open records, litigation, commercial, energy, and/or regulatory law.
Practice before governmental/regulatory agencies such as the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, PUC, Gas Commission, City of Philadelphia, FERC, City Council, etc. preferred.
Must have analytical and communication skills to interpret and translate complex legal terms into written and verbal forms that are easily understood by all levels of staff.
Must have leadership ability with a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions to provide guidance to lower-level peer group and assist Legal Department in identifying the best people for special assignments and advancement.
PGW is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/VAAP/EEO.
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19122
While we appreciate all responses, only those who are uniquely qualified will be contacted.
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ID 2026-1983
Employment Status Regular/Full Time
Category Legal
Job Locations US-PA-Philadelphia
ADP Department # General Counsel & VP Legal [05]
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