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Position Description: Regulatory Counsel: Eversource Energy, a Fortune 500 diversified electric, natural gas and water utility company with operations throughout New England, seeks to hire a full-time attorney to perform regulatory work. Eversource is committed to building a clean energy future for its customers, communities and employees as evidenced by its goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2030 and its strong support of renewables. Eversource fosters a collegial, supportive and diverse work environment in which team members collaborate to provide our customers with safe, reliable and cost effective service.The position primarily involves representing Eversource companies before state regulatory agencies. The position will also involve providing legal advice and counsel in related matters. The position is located in Berlin, CT, and will require the successful candidate to appear in-person for hearings before Connecticut state agencies. This position is eligible, under Eversource’s current flexible work policy, for work from home up to two days per week as business circumstances permit.

_Position Requirements
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Candidates admitted to the Connecticut Bar are preferred; however, all candidates admitted to practice in another state and in good standing will be considered.  As a condition of employment, admission to the Connecticut Bar will be required within one year.  Background handling administrative appeals from agency decisions is a plus. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and be able to assume independent responsibility for litigation and advice for complex regulatory and other legal matters, working closely with in-house legal resources, company management and, in certain limited cases, outside counsel.  Being a good team player, well-organized, and able to identify business-oriented solutions to legal problems are important qualities to ensure success.  The candidate must also demonstrate excellent written and oral communications skills and legal research abilities. 

_Compensation
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Title and compensation will be commensurate with the individual’s demonstrated ability and level of experience.

Education :    

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor degree.              

Experience :       

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm, government or corporate law department.           

Licenses & Certifications : 

Candidates admitted to the Connecticut Bar are preferred; however, all candidates admitted to practice in another state and in good standing will be considered. As a condition of employment, admission to the Connecticut Bar will be required within one year. 

This position is being posted internally and externally.  Equal consideration will be given to all candidates.

Worker Type:
Regular

Number of Openings:

1

EEO Statement

Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.

VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Emergency Response:

Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment.  This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.