Associate Counsel, Legal Services - General Litigation

Con Ed; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

401(k) with robust matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Con Ed is seeking an Associate Counsel to represent the Company in court and manage litigation. The ideal candidate will provide legal advice and supervise junior attorneys.

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate and have 10+ years of experience. The position requires admission to the New York Bar and involves various responsibilities, including conducting legal research and managing complex cases.

Benefits include health savings accounts, 401(k) matching, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the New York Bar
• 10 years of relevant legal experience

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise litigation activities with limited supervision
• Conduct research and prepare legal memoranda for the courts
• Manage a caseload of complex cases

Education

Juris Doctorate from recognized Law School

Job description

Associate Counsel, Legal Services - General Litigation

Job Description

The Associate Counsel is responsible to represent the Company before city, state and federal courts, arbitral tribunals, private mediations, and administrative agencies in highly complex matters, and to supervise the handling of litigation and other matters by attorneys at and below the level of Senior Attorney.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• With limited supervision, perform and supervise others in the performance of litigation activities and other assigned matters involving the Company.
• Conduct research and prepares legal memoranda for the courts.
• Develop the facts through the interview of Company personnel and third parties, through document review, and through other fact‑finding techniques, utilizing Company investigators and paralegals, where appropriate.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery demands/responses.
• Participate in all stages of discovery, including but not limited to, identifying, gathering and analyzing documents, conducting depositions, and conducting site inspections.
• Represent the Company at hearings and trials in cases involving greater complexity and exposure, as appropriate.
• Assist in providing general legal advice to client organizations.
• Prepare and argue motions.
• Prepare briefs and present oral argument in state and federal appellate courts.
• Appear and represent the Company at court conferences.
• Select strategy for the overall handling of legal actions and proceedings and supervise other attorneys in the execution of tactical measures designed to achieve prompt and satisfactory resolution of litigated matters.
• Assist the Associate General Counsel & General Attorney, the Associate General Counsel and/or the Assistant General Counsel in the supervision of litigation.
• Assist the Associate General Counsel & General Attorney, the Associate General Counsel and/or the Assistant General Counsel in the training and supervision of junior attorneys in the handling of all legal matters, with special emphasis on cost‑effectiveness and quality control.
• Manage a caseload of cases involving greater complexity and exposure brought on behalf of or against the Company.
• Provide any other legal service related to Company operations.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments, as required.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate from recognized Law School

Relevant Work Experience

• Must be admitted to the New York Bar
• 10 years of relevant legal experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.

Benefits

Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.