Top 11 Senior attorney Jobs in Rochester Ny

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Avangrid —Rochester, NY
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Goldberg Segalla LLP —Rochester, NY
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Senior Counsel

Avangrid -
Rochester, NY

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Job Details

$164,000 - $205,000 a year

Benefits

Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Statutory legal research
Legal writing
Writing skills
Presentations for conferences or internal meetings
Regulatory legal research
Doctor of Law (JD)
Cross-functional collaboration
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Full Job Description

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $164,000 - $205,000.

What We Offer:

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing legal counsel on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and New York Independent System Operator matters (NYISO). This individual will effectively support Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation’s (RGE) and, its sister company, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation’s (NYSEG) transmission operations while working closely with regulatory agencies, internal teams, and external counsel. Additionally, this individual will provide advice on federal energy laws, regulations, and market participation requirements, and support the company’s business objectives.

The successful candidate will have strong familiarity and direct experience working with FERC regulations, market rules, tariff requirements, and the operations of NYISO. Duties will include analyzing regulatory developments, drafting, and filing regulatory documents, advocating for the Company’s transmission interests, and supporting transactional, litigation, and compliance matters.

This position will report directly to the Vice President, General Counsel of NYSEG and RG&E and work closely with FERC Senior Counsel covering Independent System Operator New England-related FERC matters and the Vice President, General Counsel of Avangrid Networks (NYSEG and RG&E’s parent company).

Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Counseling: Advises internal stakeholders and clients on statutes, rules, and regulations enforced by FERC, and interprets NYISO market rules and Open Access Transmission Tariffs.
Regulatory Filings: Drafts, reviews, and files applications, interventions, comments, compliance plans, and other documents required by FERC and/or NYISO or needed for the Company to participate in regulatory proceedings of significance to the Company. Tracks and responds to regulatory orders, notices, and requests for information.
Market Participation: Provides legal advice to in-house clients regarding market operations, policy changes, and relevant initiatives at NYISO.
Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates regulatory and compliance risks related to energy market participation and project development.
Works closely with FERC transmission policy and federal government affairs on FERC matters.

Required Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; Bar admission in New York.
Minimum of six (6) years’ experience practicing energy law, with a focus on federal regulation, FERC, or ISO/RTO operations.
Demonstrated knowledge of FERC statutes, regulations, orders, and ISO/RTO tariffs and protocols.
Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills; Ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical advice to a variety of internal client teams.
Excels in dynamic work environments and cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and organizational acumen.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong ethical values, consistent with AVANGRID’s core values.

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Company:

ROCHESTER GAS & ELEC CORP

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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.

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 [email protected] .

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 Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.

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