Senior Counsel

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Senior Counsel

The candidate assists in regulatory legal matters and strategy development across applicable utility regulatory jurisdictions (New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and relevant federal agencies).Provides legal counsel and guidance on business legal matters and associated litigation. Provides legal advice, reviews business documents, negotiates business agreements and assists in the understanding of business and regulatory laws. Oversees and represents the company in legal proceedings on an assortment of business and regulatory matters, including general liability claims and litigation. Manages programs and outside service providers to investigate, evaluate and resolve legal matters and associated litigation. Representation of the Company’s subsidiaries before jurisdictional regulatory agencies. Active participation in and responsibility for the development and implementation of regulatory strategy. Development and preparation of substantive legal and technical positions. Management and oversight, along with Regulatory Services, of regulatory filings and compliance reporting. Management and oversight of discovery processes. Management and oversight of hearings, witness preparation, cross- and direct examination of witnesses. Preparation of briefs, memoranda and position papers, as required. Manages and coordinates participation in settlement negotiations and related resolution of outstanding matters. Timely advises Senior Management of regulatory developments. Participates in business litigation matters from initiation to resolution, utilizing outside counsel and other service providers as appropriate. Participates in the selection, retention and evaluation of outside counsel and other service providers representing the company on business legal matters and litigation activities. Participates in the initial/ongoing investigations of claims and events that have, or potentially could, result in major general liability claims/litigation. Advises executive management on the conduct and resolution of these major claims through the settlement or legal process. Assists with the investigation, evaluation and resolution of general liability claims. Participates in the development and drafting of business policies, procedures and programs. Participates in the drafting, negotiation and review of contracts and contracting policies. Provides legal advice and guidance on an assortment of business transactions. Advises and provides guidance on compliance with applicable federal and state corporation laws and regulations. Advises and provides guidance on legal aspects of the company’s financings and business transactions. Juris Doctorate degree and Bar admission in New Hampshire is required. Should have 7+ years of experience. Should be admitted to the bars in Maine and Massachusetts.

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Requisition ID: 1459

Company info

Unitil Corporation
6 Liberty Lane West
Hampton
New Hampshire
United States 03842
Website : http://www.unitil.com