Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Eversource Energy
Job overview
The Senior Counsel, Legislative Affairs at Eversource Energy provides legal advice and transactional services related to regulatory and federal legislative matters, impacting the company's compliance and strategic decisions.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves legal research, drafting memoranda, analyzing federal legislation, representing Eversource before Congress and regulatory agencies, advising management on legal and regulatory issues, and handling regulatory proceedings.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary range of $171,770 to $190,860, eligibility for incentives, and a comprehensive benefits program as detailed on the company's careers site.
Experience and skills
Requires a Juris Doctor degree, bar admission in good standing, and a minimum of five years' experience working with government or federal agencies or congressional offices, along with proficiency in regulatory or federal legislative law and strong organizational and analytical skills.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is primarily office-based with occasional field and court appearances, involving emergency response duties and travel between MA, CT, NH, and Washington, DC, often under pressure with significant business impact.
Company information
Eversource Energy is a utility company focused on energy services, emphasizing regulatory compliance and customer service, with a commitment to equal opportunity employment and emergency response readiness.
Job location and travel
The job requires travel between Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Washington, DC, with work mainly in an office setting and occasional field and court visits.
Unique job features
The role includes emergency restoration assignments and involvement in high-impact, time-sensitive legal and regulatory projects, requiring multitasking and handling adversarial situations.
Company overview
Eversource Energy is a publicly traded utility company that provides electricity, natural gas, and water services to customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The company generates revenue through the distribution and sale of these utilities, as well as through energy-related services. Founded in 1966, Eversource has a long history of mergers and acquisitions, including the notable merger with NSTAR in 2012, which expanded its service territory and customer base. The company is also committed to sustainability, investing in renewable energy projects and infrastructure improvements to enhance reliability and reduce environmental impact.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in federal legislative matters, regulatory proceedings, and legal research, focusing on your ability to analyze complex legislation and provide strategic legal advice.
Emphasize experience working with government or federal agencies, your skills in drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, and testimony, and your proficiency in representing organizations before regulatory bodies and Congress.
Submit applications through multiple platforms including Eversource Energy's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards to maximize your chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Eversource's legislative affairs or legal departments; initiate conversations by referencing recent legislative developments or expressing interest in how Eversource navigates federal regulatory challenges.
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