Regulatory Counsel, Energy & Utilities Policy

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 Company’s operating groups.

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.
• Will provide any other legal service related to Company operations.
• Must perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law or pending bar admission; must be a member of the New York State Bar or 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.
• Minimum of three years of legal experience or energy policy experience.
• Ability to organize and coordinate projects effectively and efficiently.
• Flexibility and ability to handle a busy work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills; must adopt a customer‑service mentality.
• Experience practicing before public service commissions or other regulatory agencies, including preparation of filings, testimony, briefs, comments, or compliance submissions.
• Experience aiding in advising on utility regulation, including interpretation of statutes, regulations, tariff provisions, and commission orders.
• Experience aiding in providing legal and strategic advice to business or operational clients in a complex, regulated environment.
• Experience supporting or managing regulatory audits, investigations, or enforcement matters, including responses to data requests and engagement with regulators.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience aiding in drafting or reviewing settlements, tariff provisions, regulatory agreements, or stipulations.
• Experience working in or with a public utility, regulatory agency, law firm, or on energy policy.
• Driver's License Required.

Additional Physical Demands

The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment 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 Company’s service territory and to Washington, D.C., Albany, N.Y., Trenton, N.J., and Newark, N.J., as needed.

Benefits

• 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 Benefits

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 status protected by law.