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The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $125,766 to $164,354

This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Legal Department of a sustainable energy company. AVANGRID is looking for an experienced attorney to join its collaborative and flexible office environment to help support the AVANGRID Corporate Development team. This position will report directly to the Deputy General Counsel of AVANGRID and is located in Boston, Massachusetts, or Orange, Connecticut. There are no direct reports to this position.

Avangrid, Inc. is one of the leading sustainable energy companies in the United States. AVANGRID’s purpose is to work every day to deliver a more accessible clean energy model that promotes healthier, more sustainable communities. A commitment to sustainability is firmly entrenched in the values and principles that guide AVANGRID, with environmental, social, governance and financial sustainability key priorities driving our business strategy.

Avangrid is a leading sustainable energy company pioneering America toward an energy independent future headquartered in Orange, CT, and has a footprint in 24 states with $44 billion in assets. We have two primary lines of business: networks and renewables. Through our networks business, we own and operate eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving over 3.3 million customers in New York and New England. Through our renewables business, we own and operate a portfolio of renewable energy generation facilities across the United States. With more than 8,000 employees, Avangrid has built a culture that blends diversity, equity and inclusion guided by the company’s ESG+F framework and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This has led to recognition by JUST Capital for four consecutive years as one of America’s best corporate citizens and second in utilities for our commitment to the environment and the communities we serve. Avangrid has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for six consecutive years by the Ethisphere Institute.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel and advice to corporate development and other business areas with respect to negotiated acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, confidentiality agreements, non-disclosure agreements, due diligence, structuring and other agreements.
• Represent the company in major transactions and negotiations.
• Assist internal clients with contract drafting, negotiation and interpretation.
• Work closely with clients, other in-house counsel, company management, and, in certain matters, outside counsel.
• Assist with compliance efforts, including compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Support the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and perform other projects as assigned.

Experience

• Broad transactional and contracting experience to handle a variety of energy company contracting matters
• Five (5) years of relevant legal experience with a law firm or in-house position preferred; at least (3) three or more years of practical legal experience, in either a law firm or in-house setting.
• J.D. degree from ABA-accredited law school and admission to bar of Massachusetts, Connecticut or New York or ability to waive into the Massachusetts, Connecticut, or New York bar.

Skills

• Self-motivated, resourceful, experienced and agile to handle a broad range of complex matters
• A good team player, well-organized, and able to identify business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems are essential qualities to ensure success in this position
• Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving, analytical, organizational and negotiating skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results.
• Excellent case and project management skills.
• Eye for detail and quality.
• Creative mind for finding solutions to complex issues.
• Ability to work on an international and global team, with excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to provide cross-functional support and collaborate with team members across various jurisdictions.
• Spanish language proficiency not required, but preferred

Company

AVANGRID MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC.

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country

AVANGRID’s employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables

Job Posting End Date

March-27-2025