Staff attorney - commercial litigation

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join Con Edison and be an in-house counsel working for a company at the heart of New York. Con Edison is seeking a highly skilled and experienced litigation attorney to join our in-house legal team. You will be responsible for your own docket of state and federal court cases, handling them from investigation through trial and appeal. You will represent Con Edison in complex construction (e.g., breach of contract, delay, and lost productivity claims) and commercial litigation. You will also advise clients throughout the Company, gaining an in-depth insight into Con Edison, and occasionally draft construction agreements.

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

• Highly motivated, self-starter who can produce results under time constraints.
• Represent the Company in state and federal court proceedings and arbitrations.
• Handle all aspects of moderately complex construction and commercial litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation, or significant litigation with supervision.
• Research and write high-quality legal memos, court briefs, and other pleadings using a plain-English, high-impact style. Draft construction agreements.
• Analyze moderately complex matters and provide thoughtful, practical, and creative solutions.
• Provide legal guidance and support to business units across the organization.
• Stay current with legal developments, case law, and best practices.
• Take and defend moderately complex depositions, argue moderately complex motions, first chair moderately complex trials, and second chair significant trials.
• Work with outside counsel, providing oversight and strategic guidance.
• Perform administrative matters in connection with the operation of the Law Department.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate J.D. from a recognized Law school.

Relevant Work Experience

• Must be admitted to practice law in the United States, and must be admitted to practice law within 12 months of hiring, required.
• Candidates for Staff Attorney need at least 2 years of the above mentioned experience, required.
• Must possess excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communications and negotiation skills, required.
• Deposition and trial experience, required.
• Organizational leadership or management experience, 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.
• 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.