Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Attorney is responsible for providing legal services for the Company, including structuring transactions and reviewing, negotiating, and drafting contracts and other documents related to the procurement of services, equipment, and materials, including software and construction services, and related to renewable energy development projects. The Attorney is also responsible for providing advice and legal counsel to internal clients. This is a Hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in the office.

ABOUT US

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

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 Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

ABOUT THE TEAM

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 disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at careerconnect@coned.com

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core Responsibilities

• This is a Hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in the office.
• Review, negotiate and draft contracts and other legal instruments.
• Analyze and structure transactions.
• Counsel and advise internal clients and Company management regarding these legal services.
• Perform legal research and write legal memoranda.
• Review, analyze, prepare comments and advise on proposed rules, regulations and legislation.
• Perform administrative functions relating to the operation of the Law Department.
• Perform other legal services, tasks and assignments as required.
• All of the foregoing is expected to be handled with a high level of supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate and Admission to the New York State Bar required.

Relevant Work Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years relevant transactional experience, including structuring and analyzing transactions, reviewing, negotiating and drafting contracts, and advising clients regarding same, required. Required
• Ability to manage, with appropriate level of supervision, all aspects of a transaction, including, structuring and analyzing the transaction, reviewing, negotiating and drafting transaction documents and advising internal clients regarding same, required. Required
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as excellent negotiation, presentation, analytical and interpersonal skills, and must be able to adopt a proactive customer-centric mentality, required. Required
• A writing sample is required and should include an example of contract drafting and an example of narrative writing to explain a legal issue or key contract terms and conditions and recommendation, required. Required
• Must be flexible and able to handle busy work environment, required. Required
• Must possess a good working knowledge of contract and commercial legal principles, required. Required
• Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives; design-build/engineering, procurement and construction transaction models and contracts; privacy issues; cyber security issues; government contracting; intellectual property legal principles, transactions, rules, regulations and filings; mergers and acquisitions transactions and contracts, preferred. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) 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 Company service territory, as needed.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Flexible hours, Night shift, 3 days per week,

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