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Note: this position may be filled as a Counsel or one level higher as a Senior Counsel, dependent upon the experience level of the selected candidate.
This position will be responsible for providing high quality and timely legal support, guidance, and advice on routine and complex matters related to intellectual property, technology procurement and development, commercial contracts and disputes, enterprise transactions, and customer programs and agreements. The position requires independent judgment, the ability to operate with limited supervision and guidance, and frequent contact with clients and others internal and external to Duke Energy Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, the “Company”) under the general direction of a Deputy General Counsel.
This position will be based in Charlotte, NC.
Responsibilities
Provide legal support for intellectual property matters, including managing trademark and patent portfolios; advising on intellectual property development, deployment and licensing; company policies and procedures; and IP disputes
Provide legal support on technology transactions and related agreements, including agreements involving pilot projects, AI tools, software, SaaS, data, cloud platforms, emerging technology, and related services
Provide legal support for general commercial matters, including contracts with suppliers, vendors and customers
Collaborate with stakeholders including supply chain, privacy, security, AI, IT and cybersecurity to align legal strategy, address key issues, and advise on evolving business needs
Negotiate contracts within attorney’s area of expertise and assist with developing, maintaining and refining contract templates, clause libraries, playbooks, fallback positions, and related internal processes
Manage and resolve routine and non-routine legal matters requiring a broad and thorough understanding of the Company and its business, including various intellectual property, information technology, enterprise services and customer program projects and transactions
Clearly and concisely communicate legal advice to Company management
Research and draft legal memoranda, policies, corporate governance materials, and other legal documents
Consult with Deputy General Counsel on legal issues of significant value, or which may have economic, political or media implications for the Company
Work with and manage outside counsel to maximize efficiency
Comply with processes to protect the company from unnecessary risks and liabilities, including all reporting requirements
Remain current on legal trends, laws and regulations and proactively communicate information to other attorneys in the Legal Department
Maintain job-related technical knowledge and skills, and in-depth knowledge of issues relating to the utility industry
Key skills and experience
Experience advising on intellectual property matters, including licensing, registration and development
Experience negotiating technology contracts, including for pilot projects, AI tools, software, SaaS, data, cloud platforms, emerging technology, and related services
Sound judgment and decision-making
Basic/Required Qualifications - Counsel
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum of
two (2)
years of experience practicing law
Licensed to practice law in the US and eligible for reciprocity
Basic/Required Qualifications - Senior Counsel
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum of
three (3)]
years of experience practicing law
Licensed to practice law in the US and eligible for reciprocity
Desired Qualifications
Experience reviewing, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts, including related to enterprise and administrative services
Experience analyzing complex matters and reducing them to manageable products and communications
Experience negotiating IP licenses
Knowledge of, or experience with, the patent process and/or trademark registration and maintenance
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
Ability to work as a part of a team of other lawyers and business stakeholders
Experience in energy or related industries
Experience managing and resolving disputes
Licensed to practice in North Carolina or another state in which the Company operates
Working Conditions
Hybrid with three days/week in office
No travel will be required
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Travel Requirements
Not required
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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