Principal Employment Attorney

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and dependable electricity to over 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

Position Specific Description

FPL is seeking a Principal Employment Attorney at our Juno Beach headquarters. Position responsibilities include:

• Advising on all aspects of day-to-day employment-related matters, including discipline, reasonable accommodations, wage and hour issues, internal investigations and restrictive covenants
• Advising on emerging legislative and regulatory changes affecting employment obligations and partnering on proactive compliance strategies
• Advising on policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and legal standards
• Delivering training to HR professionals and business leaders on a wide variety of employment law matters
• Representing the company litigation matters and in proceedings before administrative agencies (EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and state and local agencies)
• Drafting and negotiating employment-related contracts
• Supporting M&A activities
  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• JD from an accredited school with exceptional academic credentials
• At least 3 years of experience at a national law firm or as in-house counsel advising employers on employment-related matters and litigating employment-related claims
• Member in good standing with the Florida bar or ability to be admitted to Florida bar (including taking the Florida bar exam)
• Ability to think strategically and evaluate potential risks, including economic, legal and reputational
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
• Ability self-motivate and to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Willingness to contribute to substantive areas outside of employment law, including partnering with cross-functional teams and legal practitioners in other areas
• Must be willing to travel within and outside Florida
  
  

Job Overview

Employees in this job participate in complex legal matters and projects and deliver timely and quality legal services to clients with moderate supervision.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Member in Good Standing of State Bar
• High School Grad / GED
• Juris Doctorate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 2 years
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• None
  
  

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Legal/Regulatory/External Affairs

Organization: Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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