Senior Regulatory Counsel, Utilities & Rate Cases

Liberty Utilities; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

Job summary

Liberty Utilities in New Hampshire seeks a Director of Legal Services to lead regulatory affairs for Granite State Electric. The role focuses on day-to-day regulatory matters, rate cases, and strategy, working with leadership and regulatory teams.

The successful candidate will have a JD with 10+ years in utility regulatory law, NH licensure, and travel flexibility across the U.S. and Canada. A strong background in regulatory procedures and testimony is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school with at least ten years of utility regulatory law experience.
• Must be licensed to practice law or eligible to obtain licensure in New Hampshire.
• Experience in government and/or regulated utility environments, including rate cases before regulatory commissions.
• Understanding of key business issues and requirements of regulated utilities and implications for legal issues.
• Proficient with MS Office and the internet.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible with traveling within the U.S. and Canada required.
• Valid driver’s license and passport required.

Responsibilities

• Act as in-house subject matter expert on regulatory, business and operational legal issues.
• Work closely with leadership and regulatory teams on legal issues.
• Provide advice on utility regulation, including state and FERC matters; tariff reviews; prepare filings.
• Assist in testimony and filings in regulatory proceedings, including rate cases.
• Develop legal and business strategies relating to capital projects and regulatory filings.
• Review court and agency decisions to determine precedent.
• Manage outside counsel on a variety of matters, including litigation.
• Lead rate-case strategy with witnesses before NH PUC.
• Provide assistance to other Liberty utilities when time allows.
• Respond to internal and external queries relating to legal issues.

Skills

Regulatory law

Legal counsel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

MS Office

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Law license NH

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet

Job description

Liberty Utilities in New Hampshire seeks a Director of Legal Services to lead regulatory affairs for Granite State Electric. The role focuses on day-to-day regulatory matters, rate cases, and strategy, working with leadership and regulatory teams.

The successful candidate will have a JD with 10+ years in utility regulatory law, NH licensure, and travel flexibility across the U.S. and Canada. A strong background in regulatory procedures and testimony is preferred.