Senior Attorney, Energy & Environmental Law

Job Description

The Senior Attorney is primarily responsible for providing legal and regulatory services to the Company, including representing the Company in matters before state and federal regulators, and providing advice and legal counsel to the Company's operating groups.Con Edison is a well-known Fortune 500 company offering a great work environment and benefits such as: hybrid remote/in office flexibility and work environment, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to work with its diverse New York City metropolitan area stakeholders to enable the clean energy transition.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• The Senior Attorney is primarily responsible for providing legal and regulatory services to the Company related to regulatory actions necessary for implementing its clean energy commitment, including representing the Company in matters before state and federal regulators, and providing advice and legal counsel to the Companys operating groups.
• At Con Edison we have and we all need to take special interest in our customers, both within the company and externally. As an employee, you need to commit to these ideals of developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence among customers and improve value for all our stakeholders.
• Will render legal advice and assist in the representation of the Company in federal and state administrative proceedings, including rate cases, -non-rate proceedings, rulemakings, and related judicial appeals.
• Will be able to assist in the preparation of a variety of legal and regulatory filings including tariff, rate filings and non-rate filings.
• Will assist in the preparation of briefs, comments, and other submissions in contested proceedings at federal and state regulatory agencies and in federal court.
• Will perform legal research and write legal memoranda.
• Will provide any other legal service related to Company operations.
• Must perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School Required.

Relevant Work Experience

• Licensed to practice law. If not a member of the New York State Bar, must be an active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and have the ability to register as a New York in-house counsel Required
• Minimum of six years of experience working on renewable energy issues either working: 1 ) as a lawyer for a law firm, utility or energy company, state or federal regulatory utility commission; 2) in a regulatory or legislative affairs position at a utility or energy company; 3) in the legislative branch of a state government or the federal government; or3)representing a utility or similar energy company in a regulatory or legislative affairs position before a state or federal agency that regulates the development, sale, transmission or distribution of energy. Will consider a mix of the above experience to meet the required six years experience Required
• Ability to organize and coordinate projects effectively and efficiently. Required
• Flexibility and ability to handle busy work environment Required
• Must excel at written and oral communication skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills, and must be able to adopt a customer service mentality Required
• Experience providing federal or state legal and regulatory services as part of a public utility, law firm, or regulatory agency Preferred
• Knowledge of federal or state electric or gas regulation, laws, and policies Preferred
• Experience in preparing comments and other submissions at federal or state regulatory agencies or before state or federal governments Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within the Companys service territory and to Washington, D.C., Albany, N.Y., Trenton, N.J., and Newark, N.J., as needed.

About Us

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

About the Team

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com