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Deputy General Counsel - Corporate, Securities & Commercial

PSEG
PSEG Salary
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2025

Requisition :   81039

PSEG Company :   PSEG Services Corp.

Salary Range : $ 205,300

  • 337,300, plus bonus and long term incentive eligibility

Work Location Category :  Hybrid Flexible

PSEG operates under a Flexible Work Model where flexible work is offered when job requirements allow. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of four work location categories :

Onsite are roles that have specific onsite requirements and are typically onsite daily.

Hybrid fixed are roles that are a blend of onsite work / in-person interactions with some ability to work remotely and require employees to live within a commutable distance and be onsite fixed days each week.

Hybrid flexible are roles that can be performed remotely but require some level of onsite work / in-person interactions on a regular basis, require employees to live within a commutable distance and, since business needs vary by position and may change over time, managers will set expectations and flexibility regarding where and when work is performed.

Fully remote are roles that can be performed remotely, require employees to live in approved states and will have purpose-driven in-person interactions on occasion.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer a retirement program, 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement and a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year (including vacation, scheduled holidays, and floating holidays).

PSEG offers a unique experience to our more than 12,000 employees – we provide the resources and opportunities for career development that come with being a Fortune 500 company, as well as the attention, camaraderie, and care for one another you might typically associate with a small business. Our focus on combatting climate change through clean energy technology, our new net zero climate vision for 2030 and enhanced commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting the communities we serve make this a particularly exciting time to join PSEG.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel – Corporate and Commercial is responsible for leading the Corporate, Securities and Commercial functions of PSEG’s Legal Department. This position will lead a team of attorneys and paralegals responsible for all legal aspects of (1) securities law and disclosure matters including periodic and current SEC reporting and the Company’s quarterly earnings calls, (2) M&A, joint ventures and other significant transactions, (3) commercial contracts and procurement activities across the Enterprise and (4) corporate financings including credit facilities and securities offerings.

This position manages outside counsel for major transactions and SEC matters as well as seconded attorneys dedicated to major projects.

Job Responsibilities

Corporate and Securities Counsel Group

  • Leads legal support for periodic and current SEC reporting including 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K filings and the Proxy Statement, as well as the Company’s quarterly earnings calls.
  • Oversees compliance with federal securities law on all disclosure and other matters for the Enterprise.
  • Leads legal support for all corporate financings including credit facilities, equity and debt issuances and share repurchase programs.
  • Primary legal advisor for Investor Relations, External Communications, Accounting, Treasury, Tax and ESG functions within PSEG.
  • Collaborates with the Office of Corporate Secretary on corporate governance matters.
  • Commercial Counsel Group

  • Oversees legal support on M&A, joint venture and other significant transactions for the Enterprise.
  • Leads legal support for all commercial transactions across the Enterprise including contracts for electric, gas and nuclear construction, equipment and materials, IT projects, products and services, and HR projects and services.
  • Primary legal advisor for all matters handled by the corporate development group including M&A and joint venture opportunities, nuclear growth projects and transmission projects.
  • Leads legal support for all procurement matters across the company including RFPs, contract management, supplier performance management and third party risk management.
  • Job Specific Qualifications

    Required

  • Juris Doctorate with at least 10 years of relevant experience working in the corporate department of a top tier law firm, government and / or in-house legal department for a large public company.
  • Minimum Years of Experience

    Education

    Juris Doctorate

    Certifications

    BAR Licensed Attorney

    Disclaimer

    Certain positions at the Company may require you to have access to Part 810-Controlled Information. Under the law, the Company is limited in who it can share this information with and in certain circumstances it is necessary to obtain specific authorization before the Company can share this information. Accordingly, if the position does require access to this information, you must complete a 10 CFR Part 810 Export Control Compliance Nationality Request Form, a copy of which will be provided to you by Talent Acquisition if an offer is made.  If there is a need for specific authorization, due to the time it takes to obtain authorization from the government, we will likely not be able to further proceed with an offer.

    If you are a current PSEG employee and if you are offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire.  Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires.  Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits would change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.

    As an employee of PSE&G or PSEG LI, you should be aware that during storm restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations.

    For all roles, PSEG’s drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident / accident testing. For employees in federally regulated roles (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations), this also includes random testing. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana / cannabis products recreationally and / or medically, it is prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role are subject to drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC / Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for such a positive result.

    PSEG is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment, including the hiring process, based on any legally protected characteristic. Legally protected characteristics include race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in locations where PSEG employs individuals.

    PSEG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you have a disability and need assistance applying for a position, please call 973-430-3845 or email accommodations@pseg.com.

    If you need to request a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, email accommodations@pseg.com .  Any information provided regarding a disability will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with anyone involved in making a hiring decision.

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