Senior Counsel I, In House Counsel

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At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Senior In House Counsel I and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered!

National Grid is hiring a Senior Counsel I to support the NY Regulatory team. This is a full-time hybrid position that will be located out of our office in Syracuse, NY.

Job Purpose

National Grid is seeking an in-house attorney to work in the New York Legal-Regulatory practice group, as part of the General Counsel function. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience as a practicing attorney, demonstrating strong analytical, research, and interpersonal skills, as well as persuasive oral and written communication capabilities. Responsibilities include practicing before the New York State Public Service Commission and advising clients regarding all aspects of state utility regulation in New York, including matters related to electric and gas rate cases, compliance filings, capital investments, safety, distributed generation, interconnections, cybersecurity and data protection, emissions reduction goals, contracting, customer complaints, energy efficiency, grid modernization, and emerging legislative/regulatory requirements. This role will include drafting and filing petitions, testimony, compliance documents, and customer correspondence, as well as representing the business in regulatory proceedings and meetings before the Commission and with stakeholder groups.

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$179k - $195k a year

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