Staff Attorney, Legal Services Energy and Environmental Law

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Staff Attorney with regulatory experience to join our Rate Case and Investigations team. Our team is responsible for providing legal services on state rate cases, various state regulatory proceedings, and regulatory audits/investigations. The Staff attorney will aid in representing the Company in matters before state regulators and in providing advice and legal counsel to the Companys operating groups.

The ideal candidate will have a background in state or federal energy regulatory law and/or administrative litigation at the state or federal level.

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.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits Dental benefits Health Savings Accounts Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) with robust matching Employer paid Pension Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution State of the art Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave Generous paid time off plus paid holidays Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities Employee discount program Commuter Benefits Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

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 [email protected]

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

• With supervision, represent the Company in state and federal regulatory proceedings, including rate cases, audits, investigations, rulemakings, enforcement matters, and ancillary judicial appeals.
• With supervision, serve as regulatory counsel on assigned matters, managing case strategy, procedural compliance, and coordination with internal subject matter experts.
• With supervision, provide legal and strategic advice to operating departments on regulatory obligations, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation related to utility operations
• Collaborate closely with regulatory affairs, finance, engineering, and operations teams to ensure legal positions are aligned with business objectives and regulatory strategy.
• Monitor and assess regulatory and policy developments affecting the Company and proactively advise management on potential impacts and recommended actions.
• Contribute to broader law departmental initiatives, including process improvement, internal training, and knowledge sharing related to regulatory law and practice.
• 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 provide any other legal service related to Company operations.
• Must perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate Juris Doctor degree from an accredited Law School required.

Relevant Work Experience

• Licensed to practice law or bar admission pending. If not a member of the New York State Bar or pending admission to the New York State Bar, must be an active or pending 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 three years of legal experience or energy policy 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 practicing before public service commissions or other regulatory agencies, including preparation of filings, testimony, briefs, comments, or compliance submissions, preferred.
• Experience aiding in advising on utility regulation, including interpretation of statutes, regulations, tariff provisions, and commission orders, preferred.
• Experience aiding in providing legal and strategic advice to business or operational clients in a complex, regulated environment, preferred.
• Experience supporting or managing regulatory audits, investigations, or enforcement matters, including responses to data requests and engagement with regulators, preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams, preferred.
• Experience aiding in drafting or reviewing settlements, tariff provisions, regulatory agreements, or stipulations, preferred.
• Experience working in or with a public utility, regulatory agency, law firm, or on energy policy, preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• 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.