Description:

What is a Regulatory Attorney?
The Regulatory Attorney position is responsible for providing legal guidance on all regulatory matters directly and indirectly affecting A Gas & Electric Corporation. The position requires independent, sound business judgment and frequent contact with our regulators, various business units within A Gas & Electric Corporation, outside counsel and external parties (including customers).

The Regulatory Attorney provides insightful, high quality, and timely legal advice and counsel in support of the business units and policy objectives of the Company. The candidate will be responsible for routine legal and State regulatory issues which will occasionally also include regulatory compliance and filings, contract negotiation, and managing regulatory proceedings. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships and work cooperatively with regulators, other NYS utilities and third parties on a broad scope of regulatory proceedings and matters. While the position is based in Poughkeepsie, NY frequent travel to Albany, NY and occasional travel to New York, NY is required.

What does a Regulatory Attorney do?

Provides advice and counsel on all New York State regulatory matters affecting A Gas & Electric Corporation and the industry to ensure compliance with state regulations and New York State Public Service Commission Orders
Participates in, and provides legal advice on, a variety of state regulatory issues, including general rate proceedings
Works with other New York State utilities to develop joint positions on matters of common interest
Interprets state laws and rules, State Regulatory Commission orders, and guidance documents to ensure understanding and compliance
Consults with the Company's executive leadership team and General Counsel on legal issues that may have economic, political or media implications for the Company
Monitors legal developments, including legislation and pending legislation in New York State to assess and advise implementation of and compliance with new laws and regulations; stays abreast of legal developments, regulatory changes and court interpretations of relevant topics/issues
Independently manages regulatory filings and compliance items with the Regulatory Affairs team and across the Company
Contributes to projects of significant importance to the Company from a risk, monetary and/or policy perspective
Drafts, revises, assesses, and assists in negotiating contract terms and conditions and commercial documents for various business areas
Researches and drafts legal documents, and assists with negotiations related to those documents
Serves on committees, special projects and/or other assignments as assigned/directed
Possesses in-depth knowledge of issues relating to the utility industry

What does it take to be a Regulatory Attorney?
Required:

J.D. degree from an accredited law school, license to practice law in New York State, and experience practicing law in the area of state regulatory law
Frequent travel to Albany, NY and occasional travel to New York, NY
Experience analyzing complex matters and reducing them to manageable products and communications
Demonstrated effective verbal communication and research and writing skills, including experience drafting legal proceedings
Ability to work as a part of a collaborative team with other utilities and the Company's business units
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously, take initiative, and work independently
Ability to comprehend and analyze technical issues associated with regulatory compliance
Sound business judgment and decision-making
Valid driver's license

Preferred:

Previous experience in regulatory matters before the Public Service Commission of New York State or in general rate proceedings before any public utilities commission
3+ years of experience practicing law in the area of state regulatory law
Experience with state regulation and government affairs for public utility companies; experience interacting with state agencies on compliance matters
Knowledge and understanding of the utility industry and challenges, including experience with ratemaking

This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within a job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay range: $89,100– $211,900