Assistant General Counsel Environmental amp Real Estate

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Assistant General Counsel, Environmental & Real Estate

Duties: Serves as the principle counsel providing legal guidance to specific Energy business segments; provides strategy development; directs the development of legal plans for state and federal jurisdictions; provides leadership to prepare for and litigate a variety of proceedings including management decision support; provides department leadership and communication; provides internal expert advice related to legal issues affecting the Energy businesses; directs the integration of legal matters into other functional activities; and, manages the operations of the Legal Department including oversight of the use of 3rd party lawyers. Directs a Legal team in the provisions of daily legal activities including filings, litigation and communication of relevant information, issues and decisions. Serves as project leader for key legal proceedings. Provides expert testimony before governmental organizations related to Energy’s positions and policy issues related to Energy. Manages financial to achieve positive business results in alignment with corporate objectives. Maintains knowledge of industry trends, proven management practices and industry-related legislation. Fosters a productive, engaging and inclusive work environment in which open communication is encouraged and obstacles to open communication are addressed quickly. Promotes and encourages a positive, cooperative and efficient work atmosphere. Develops and actively pursues a viable succession plan for all areas under sphere of control. Coordinates succession plan with Human Resources, Senior Management and other affiliated Eversource Energy business groups. Guides direct reports when challenging situations are encountered and helps them to be successful. Envisions and builds a cohesive, unified organization that is positively integrated and makes a meaningful contribution to the company-at-large. Develops relationships with selected community leaders and organizations to facilitate strong community relationships, leverages common goals and objectives and furthers the mission of Eversource Energy. Builds and maintains strong relationships and communications within the Senior Leadership team to share ideas, spearhead inter-disciplinary projects and coordinate common work efforts. Keeps Senior Management informed of issues, impediments and progress. Models standards of excellence including the values of Energy. Identifies and appropriately addresses obstacles to goal attainment as well as emerging issues within assigned areas. Continually communicates corporate strategy, direction and initiatives to staff.

Company info

Eversource
107 Selden Street
Berlin
Connecticut
United States 06037
Website : https://www.eversource.com