Counsel (In House Counsel), Legal
About The Position
The role New England Regulatory Attorney Waltham, Hybrid Unleash Your Superpower as a New England Regulatory Attorney at National Grid! At National Grid, we’re driving the energy transition forward—and we need your expertise to help shape the future. We’re seeking a high-impact Regulatory Attorney to provide practical, business-focused counsel and partner across the enterprise to deliver strategic priorities. Your superpower? Clear guidance, outcome-focused judgment, and leadership through change. In this role, you’ll navigate complex regulatory landscapes, influence critical decisions, and ensure compliance while enabling innovation. If you’re ready to make a real impact and power the future, join us. Together, we are superpowered.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
- Admission in good standing to the Massachusetts bar
- Experience advising on complex, business-critical regulatory matters
- At least 3 years’ energy regulatory experience, preferably in Massachusetts practicing before the Department of Public Utilities, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated track record delivering pragmatic, business-relevant advice, building cross-functional relationships, and influencing outcomes at pace.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely, pragmatic counsel grounded in business and regulatory context; frame clear, deliverable options.
- Translate complex issues into concise guidance; communicate with impact and adapt style to influence outcomes; develop strong networks.
- Build trusted, early partnerships across the business to shape outcomes and accelerate delivery.
- Ability to establish and develop relationships with external stakeholders.
- Anticipate needs using sector insight; prioritize effectively; drive and work efficiently on time-sensitive matters with sound judgment under pressure.
- Manage legal risk and governance rigorously; identify, escalate, and mitigate key risks; inform colleagues on procedures.
- Lead through ambiguity and change by clarifying purpose, simplifying complexity, and synthesizing issues for senior forums.
- Use digital tools and innovation to improve delivery; define clear accountabilities and uphold high ethical standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
