Associate General Counsel

About Us

Great River Hydro (GRH) is New England’s largest producer of conventional hydropower. We own and operate 13 generating stations and 3 storage-only reservoirs on the Connecticut and Deerfield Rivers. Today, our unique capabilities and operational flexibility play a vital role in our region’s transition to a low carbon, reliable and secure energy future.

At GRH, our most important asset is our people. The GRH team includes over 100 highly skilled professionals who manage, operate, and maintain our facilities. Safety is our highest priority. Our GRH team members are committed to the safety and well-being of each other, our communities and our environment, every single day. Our safety culture drives our successful delivery of reliable, clean energy.

Role Summary

The Associate General Counsel reports to the company’s CEO and provides senior management with legal advice on company strategies, contracts, compliance and corporate governance. This role manages the legal function of the company and directs and oversees the work of outside counsel.

Responsibilities

- Advises executives, senior management, and the board of directors on issues of federal and state law.

- Acts as a trusted business partner to identify risks, provides strategic advice on risk mitigation and works collaboratively with senior management to continue growth and reputational excellence of the company.

- Sets internal governance policies and manages corporate governance compliance.

- Oversees compliance, risk management, contract negotiations, including the company’s FERC licensing and compliance and NERC compliance teams.

- Negotiates contracts for the sale of renewable generating facilities’ output, including power purchase agreements and renewable energy credit purchase and sale agreements.

- Negotiates and manages contracts, agreements and partnerships to support business development initiatives.

- Responsible for providing legal support for supply chain and project management teams at Great River Hydro, including drafting, reviewing and negotiation of supply chain agreements, maintenance and construction services, and EPC agreements.

- Support financing and accounting department compliance, including operational and financial reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

- Must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.

- Admitted to practice and in good standing in the U.S.

- Minimum of eight years plus relevant transactional experience or at a major law firm, prior energy experience strongly preferred.

- Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment; prioritize tasks and maintain efficiency; and identify opportunities for improvement.

- Ability to work independently yet collaboratively while keeping key stakeholders informed.

- Proven ability to work on multiple projects at any given time in a fast-paced environment.

- Overall broad legal knowledge (contract law and negotiation, corporate governance).

- Strong business acumen and proven ability to work and lead across teams and departments.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to travel as needed throughout MA, NH, VT.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:

- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position.

- Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.

- This range may be modified in the future. $170,000-$250,000.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees. This job is eligible to participate in our incentive compensation program.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or listen. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/copiers, etc. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. When in and around our assets, the employee may be around potential hazards with regards to machinery/mechanical and electrical equipment. Temperatures may vary depending on location and noise levels in all areas are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work areas. The employee will be required to wear appropriate PPE depending on working location.

Great River Hydro is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Great River Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $170,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Westborough, MA 01581