Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity
State Regulatory Senior Counsel
Job Location: Berlin
Job Type: Full Time
About The Company
Eversource Energy (NYSE:ES), a Fortune 500 and Standard & Poor’s 500 energy company based in Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, operates New England’s largest energy delivery system. Eversource is committed to safety, reliability, environmental leadership and stewardship, and expanding energy options for its 4.3 million electric and natural gas customers. We are a company dedicated to our customers, communities and employees. We know that our success depends on the best efforts of our engaged team- diverse, talented and dedicated individuals who take pride in their work, know and exhibit the value of teamwork and collaboration, and support each other in working safely every day.
About The Position
State Regulatory Attorney: Eversource Energy, a Fortune 500 diversified electric, natural gas and water utility company with operations throughout New England, seeks to hire a full-time regulatory attorney. Eversource is committed to building a clean energy future for its customers, communities and employees as evidenced by its goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2030 and its strong support of renewables. Eversource fosters a collegial, supportive and diverse work environment in which team members collaborate to provide our customers with safe, reliable and cost effective service.
The position primarily involves counseling and representing Eversource companies before state regulatory agencies regarding utility ratemaking and related regulated utility operations. The position will also involve providing legal advice and counsel in related matters. The position is located in Berlin, CT, and will require the successful candidate to appear in-person, when necessary, for hearings before Connecticut state agencies. This position is eligible, under Eversource’s current flexible work policy, for work from home up to two days per week as business circumstances permit.
Duties & Responsibilities
Candidates admitted to the Connecticut Bar are preferred; however, all candidates admitted to practice in another state and in good standing will be considered. As a condition of employment, admission to the Connecticut Bar will be required within one year. Utility ratemaking and litigation experience before state utility regulatory agencies is a plus. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and be able to assume independent responsibility for litigation and advice for complex regulatory and other legal matters, working closely with in-house legal resources, company management and, in certain limited cases, outside counsel. Being a good team player, well-organized, and able to identify business-oriented solutions to legal problems are important qualities to ensure success. The candidate must also demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills and legal research abilities.
Requirements
Minimum of 4 years of experience in a law firm, government or corporate law department.
Licenses & Certifications:
Candidates admitted to the Connecticut Bar are preferred; however, all candidates admitted to practice in another state and in good standing will be considered. As a condition of employment, admission to the Connecticut Bar will be required within one year.
Education
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor degree.
Contact Person (or click apply below)
