Counsel

Company: AVANGRID SERVICE COMPANY

Location:

Orange, CT, US Washington D. C., DC, US Rochester, NY, US MA, US Portland, ME, US Boston, MA, US Augusta, ME, US NY, US

Company

About AVANGRID: AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) aspires to be the leading sustainable energy company in the United States. Headquartered in Orange, CT with approximately $40 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states, AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 7,000 people and has been recognized by Forbes and Just Capital as one of the 2021 JUST 100 companies - a list of America's best corporate citizens - and was ranked number one within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment and the communities it serves. The company supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2021 for the third consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. For more information, visit www.avangrid.com

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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

Develop Self & Others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and Share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile
Technical Skills

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Learn more about equal employment by following this link

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources department at 203-499-2777 or careers@avangrid.com

Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford

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