Description:

Job Purpose:
As Senior Counsel, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across National Grid, providing strategic legal guidance on regulatory proceedings, compliance obligations, risk management, and emerging energy policy developments. You will partner with stakeholders across the organization to navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape while supporting key business priorities and operational objectives.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in matters involving the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), state and federal regulatory requirements, infrastructure investments, grid modernization initiatives, clean energy programs, customer-focused initiatives, cybersecurity, and legislative developments impacting the utility industry.

This position requires a practical, solution-oriented attorney who can balance legal risk with business objectives and effectively influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Key Accountabilities:

Provide legal counsel on regulatory, compliance, and operational matters affecting National Grid's New York businesses.
Support and manage proceedings before the New York State Public Service Commission and other regulatory agencies.
Advise business leaders on regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, risk mitigation strategies, and policy developments.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop proactive approaches to emerging legal and regulatory challenges.
Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, regulatory filings, comments, and related materials.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments and provide strategic guidance on business impacts.
Support company initiatives related to infrastructure investment, clean energy transition, grid modernization, customer programs, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
Collaborate with external counsel, industry groups, regulators, and other stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the New York State Bar in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission.
Strong legal research, analytical, writing, and advocacy skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and provide practical, business-focused advice.
Excellent judgment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.