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Hiring Counsel; Lenny Rodriguez
Grade: H1
Locations: ASC-CT-ADMINISTRATION , ASC-DC-WASHINGTON , ASC-ME-ONE CITY CENTER , ASC-MA-BOSTON, ASC-ME-AUGUSTA SERV BUILDING , ASC-MA-OTHER-LOCATION (U788), ASC-NY-3 City Center , ASC-NY-OTHER LOCATION
Long Description
MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide legal leadership and counsel on State regulatory proceedings, including drafting or review of filings and representing Avangrid's electric and gas utility companies in proceedings before State regulatory agencies (CT and MA). Advise senior managers within the Company on topics of concern to the electric and gas utility businesses. Work alongside and become a trusted advisor to the business areas within the Company. Assist outside counsel in the Company's defense of suits or claims and the preparation of the prosecution of the corporation's claims against others. Prepare or review, as directed, contracts, purchase agreements, leases and other legal instruments to safeguard the corporation's interests. Perform research and prepare and draft necessary legal documents and correspondence; monitor relevant regulatory proceedings. Analyze and organize documentary evidence and develop conclusions and make recommendations to business areas. Support the Deputy General Counsel
Responsibilities
Provide legal leadership and counsel on State regulatory proceedings, including drafting or review of filings and representing Avangrid's electric and gas utility companies in proceedings before State regulatory agencies (CT and MA). Advise senior managers within the Company on topics of concern to the electric and gas utility businesses. Work alongside and become a trusted advisor to the business areas within the Company. Assist outside counsel in the Company's defense of suits or claims and the preparation of the prosecution of the corporation's claims against others. Prepare or review, as directed, contracts, purchase agreements, leases and other legal instruments to safeguard the corporation's interests. Perform research and prepare and draft necessary legal documents and correspondence; monitor relevant regulatory proceedings. Analyze and organize documentary evidence and develop conclusions and make recommendations to business areas. Support the Deputy General Counsel. Skills/Abilities: Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing to all levels of the organization. Strong negotiating skills with both legal and commercial issues. Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships within the organization's legal department and across all businesses and with regulatory agencies. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Skills and Requirements
Experience/Training: three (3) or more years of practical legal experience as gas and/or electric regulatory counsel, preferably with experience in CT and/or MA state regulatory matters. Bar Admission/Certifications: Admitted to practice in Connecticut or Massachusetts or able to waive in, or otherwise gain admission to the Bars of Connecticut and/or Massachusetts. Required Education: J.D. degree. Please note: Relocation to Connecticut is required.
Competencies
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