We have been retained by National Grid USA to conduct a search for an Assistant General Counsel - Federal Regulatory. The position will be based either in the company's U.S. headquarters located near Boston, or in Washington D.C.
National Grid USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid plc. National Grid’s core U.S. business is the delivery of electricity and natural gas. National Grid is one of the ten largest utilities (by number of customers) in the U.S. and has the largest electricity transmission and distribution network in the New England/New York region. National Grid plc is an international network utility with principal activities in the regulated electricity and natural gas industries. It is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the world. The company’s headquarters are in London, and it is listed on the London (Symbol: NG) and New York (Symbol: NGG) stock exchanges.
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel – Regulatory, the AGC – Federal Regulatory is responsible for all federal legal matters for the company and will be the primary point of contact for the legal department to the transmission function.
Additional responsibilities:
- Assumes primary responsibility for federal energy regulatory matters.
- Manages and supervises a team of 4-6 in-house attorneys and outside counsel.
- Provides legal advice and counsel to senior management in electric distribution and transmission functions.
- Assists in the monitoring of gas pipeline filings affecting transportation capacity held by gas distribution companies in four states.
Requirements:
- 10-20+ years of experience on FERC matters.
- Experience managing attorneys within a corporate legal department.
In addition to an outstanding career opportunity and a fantastic work environment, the company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a pension plan.
