General Counsel

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General Counsel
Responsibilities: Serve as in-house legal counsel to the Company, providing legal advice and counsel to the President/Chief Executive Officer, other Company management and the Board of Directors on all legal matters affecting the company. Provide leadership guidance and advocacy in connection with regulatory developments, decisions and policies at the state, regional and federal level. Represent the Company in regulatory, judicial and legislative proceedings at the state and federal level. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the legal and policy issues affecting the electric utility industry and keep abreast of regulatory law. Serve as Corporate Secretary by maintaining records of the Company, recording the votes and proceedings of the Board, maintaining custody of corporate records and corporate seal, and procuring and filing certified copies of the papers required by law to be filed with the Secretary of State. Supervise representation of the company in administrative and quasi-judicial proceedings affecting the company, including negotiating, drafting and/or reviewing contracts and other legal documents; managing litigation; providing legal support for financings, tax, real estate and right-of-way matters; working with other departments in compliance activities; developing and reviewing company policies for compliance with laws and regulations. Oversee the Compliance functions in the Company. Engage, guide and supervise outside counsel retained by the Company. Provide high quality and timely support to the Board of Directors and their Committees. Effectively communicate with and advocate on behalf of the company with Chief Executive Officers, Chief Financial Officers, legal officers and other senior executives of owner utilities, the Department of Public Service, the Public Service Board and with other federal, state and local agencies, community leaders and policy makers. Partner with leaders to encourage organizational change by building capability to facilitate an open, inclusive, values-based environment that influences behaviors to support a culture of accountability and high performance. Actively participate as a member of senior leadership team, addressing important policy, strategic planning, and management and business issues. Manage in-house counsel, retained external counsel and all legal and regulatory activities, achieving exemplary legal standards balanced with economic stewardship of resources.

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