Principal Consultant - Utilities Civil Litigation in , us

Principal Consultant - Utilities Civil Litigation

Location: Washington, DC, Marlborough, MA, or remote

Company Description

Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ( (“Concentric”) is an employee‑owned leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy and utility industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; ratemaking and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Concentric was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA with additional offices in Washington, DC and Calgary. We offer a highly competitive base salary and incentive compensation bonus package, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation time, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, top‑notch health/dental/vision insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement, along with access to training opportunities to support professional growth objectives. In addition, we immerse our employees in a hard‑working, collegial and cooperative culture with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and strategic support to clients in the utility sector facing civil litigation and other legal challenges.
• Analyze complex legal issues, develop case strategies, and offer valuable insight to help clients navigate legal proceedings successfully.
• Conduct in‑depth legal research and analysis related to utilities facing civil litigation matters.
• Provide oversight, manage and execute deliverables for client engagement projects for utilities and other client types.
• Develop and implement effective case strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal teams and other experts to help strengthen client deliverables and outcomes.
• Provide expert witness testimony and analysis when required.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting utilities litigation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the utilities sector.
• Frequently evaluate the performance of existing offerings, recommending adjustments or enhancements to optimize consulting market share.
• Participate in networking events, conferences, and industry associations to promote the firm’s services.
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, providing guidance and support to help them grow and develop professionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Economics, Math, Finance, Business Administration, Law/Legal, or Political Science.
• Juris Doctor (JD), Master’s Degree, MBA or PhD.
• 10+ years’ experience in the energy utility space, either at a consulting firm, a utility, a public utilities commission, a Big‑4 accounting firm, an energy‑focused law firm or similar organizations.
• Proven ability to generate consulting services sales and direct team‑based business development tasks.
• Proven experience in leading the ideation, design, and implementation of new service offerings.
• Experience writing or providing expert witness testimony for utility rate cases or other utility regulatory proceedings.
• Very strong communication and presentation skills, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be able to present complex ideas and strategies to utility leadership.
• Requires occasional travel to client sites and regulatory hearings, typically throughout the US and Canada.

Base salary for this role will typically start at $200,000 plus a competitive annual incentive compensation bonus.

We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Energy is a universal concern, and we require people from all backgrounds to help build the future of energy. Concentric’s consulting team is welcoming to all walks of life.

Concentric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees have different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, and all of our employee’s points of view are key to our success. It is everyone's responsibility to encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Interested candidates should apply with their resume. Writing samples may be requested to complete the application process.

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