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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 with experience in environmental compliance, land use, and infrastructure siting to join its team. Eversource is committed to building a clean energy future for its customers, communities and employees as evidenced by its goal to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) by 45% by 2035, and to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, as well as its strong support of renewables. Eversource fosters a collegial, supportive and inclusive work environment in which team members collaborate to provide our customers with safe, reliable and cost-effective service.
HYBRID WORK POLICY
Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance. All applicants must be able to work up to five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.
This Senior Counsel position will report to the Assistant General Counsel – Sustainability, Environmental, Real Estate & Siting, and will be responsible for representing Eversource’s interests in a broad range of environmental matters, transactions and infrastructure projects. Such matters include siting and permitting energy facilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire, representation of Eversource and its affiliated companies in a variety of environmental, regulatory, land use, real estate and transactional matters and issues, where knowledge of environmental laws will be important. Additional duties include interactions with environmental and other state regulatory agencies, municipalities, and appearances at zoning, conservation commission and local permitting hearings, before state public utility commissions and interaction with other utility companies. Moreover, the successful candidate will work with other seasoned environmental and siting attorneys and directly interact with internal environmental, regulatory, transmission siting, project engagement, and real estate functions, as well as operating company and management personnel. The attorney will work with contract counterparties, external contractors and vendors, and may also collaborate with and supervise outside counsel.
The position will be located in either Westwood, MA, Berlin, CT or Manchester, NH, and is eligible, under Eversource’s current hybrid work policy, for work from home up to two days per week as business circumstances and workload demands permit. However, the successful candidate may periodically be required to travel to attend in person meetings with internal and external stakeholders and/or attend hearings before federal, state and local regulatory agencies in Connecticut, Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire.
Qualifications:
Technical Knowledge/Skill:
Requires knowledge of and experience with environmental and land use law to support company transactions and infrastructure projects, including siting and permitting energy facilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New Hampshire. Requires working knowledge of environmental laws/regulations, including, but not limited to, project siting issues, applicable state Environmental Justice laws, air, water quality, hazardous waste, assessment and remediation of hazardous materials/oil sites, wetlands, cultural and natural resources. Experience with energy or public utilities is a plus.
The successful candidate must be self-motivated and be able to immediately assume an active workload. Being a strong team player, well-organized, and able to identify and successfully negotiate business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems are essential qualities to ensure success in this position. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communications skills.
Position Requirements:
Candidates admitted to practice in Connecticut, Massachusetts or New Hampshire are preferred. Candidates with at least 5 years of experience having prior utility or energy industry experience, real estate and transactional experience are strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work closely and collaboratively with in-house legal counsel, internal business clients, company management and, in certain 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:
Compensation will be commensurate with the individual’s demonstrated ability and level of experience.
Education:
Requires a Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree.
Competencies:
Build trusting relationships
Manage and develop people
Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead change
Communicate strategic vision
Create an engaged workforce
Focus on the customer
Take ownership & accountability
Compensation and Benefits:
Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. Check out our careers site for an overview of our benefits programs. Salary is commensurate with your experience. This position is eligible for a potential incentive. The annual salary range for this position is:
$176,930.00-$196,590.00Worker Type:
RegularNumber of Openings:
1Emergency 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.
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.
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