Deputy General Counsel & Chief Litigation Counsel

Requisition: 83305
PSEG Company: PSEG Services Corp.
Salary Range: $ 211,500 - $ 325,000
Work Location Category: Hybrid Flexible

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use less energy, and it’s cleaner, safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued.

We know life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is work. That’s why we offer flexible work options depending on the role. In support of this model, roles have been categorized into one of three work location categories:
1. Onsite – roles where employees are expected to be onsite daily.
2. Hybrid fixed – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work fixed days each week
3. Hybrid flexible – roles that are a mix of remote work and onsite work, but the onsite requirements have greater flexibility. (i.e. 5-8 days a month vs. set days each week).

As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

The Deputy General Counsel & Chief Litigation Counsel serves as chief litigation counsel for PSEG and is responsible for the oversight, representation and counsel of PSEG and all of its subsidiary companies in connection with all significant litigation and government investigations. In addition, the Chief Litigation Counsel will be coordinate all activities, internally and externally, including advocacy and strategy for litigated and investigative matters, retention of outside counsel for such matters, internal communications and remediation efforts, discovery initiatives and related disclosures.

Will be a member of the EVP and General Counsel's leadership team.

• Drive strategy and execution on all key strategic litigation and government investigation matters.
• Build and manage a team of experienced litigators and litigation support personnel. Oversee the corporate claims function that handles pre-litigation claims on behalf of the company.
• Oversee outside counsel relationships, in all phases of litigation and government investigations, including selecting, budgeting, managing, and evaluating counsel. Work cross-functionally with PSEG teams to mitigate litigation risk and to ensure compliance with litigation-related obligations.
• Supervise all phases of litigation including discovery, motions, trials, as well as preparation of appellate briefs and oral arguments.
• Handle any government related inquiries, investigations and enforcement matters.
• Enhance and implement best practices around litigation related internal processes and standard operating procedures.
• Lead efforts to enhance communication and reporting on litigation matters.
• Provide legal counsel to Ethics & Compliance and Internal Investigations teams.
• Support internal investigations with risk of litigation related exposure.
• Provide legal advice on compliance related initiatives and strategy.
• Keep abreast of legal and claims activities that affect the energy industry.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including extensive litigation experience.
• Ideal candidate will have a range of substantive experience including commercial, tort, privacy,…