Veolia | North America · 1 month ago
Senior Rates Counsel, Regulated Water
Paramus, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expVeolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States, and they are seeking a Senior Rates Counsel to support the Rates & Regulatory Affairs team within their Regulated Water business unit. This role involves leading the development and execution of national and multi-jurisdictional rate and regulatory strategies, providing legal guidance on regulatory matters, and ensuring consistency across operating utilities.
Water
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively with Rates & Regulatory Affairs as well as with Finance, Operations, Legal, Communications, and Government Affairs to implement and support Veolia's national and multi-jurisdictional rate and regulatory strategies
Provide support and guidance to the Rates & Regulatory Affairs team to maximize rate and regulatory effectiveness and drive overall cost efficiencies
Provide legal support to the Rates & Regulatory Affairs team with regulatory and compliance filings and hearings for the Company's operating utilities
Circulate relevant proposals for comment, assist with drafting and filing comments with agencies, and inform relevant personnel of rule adoptions (particularly as they relate to rates)
Advise and support the Company's operating utilities on regulatory and policy matters
Monitor select regulations impacting the water utility industry, and provide advice on the legal implications of proposed and newly enacted legislation upon the request of Company management (with a focus on rate implications)
Work with various internal teams, including Government Affairs, Communications, Human Resources, Finance and Operations to design and support recommended changes to individual state laws and regulations to improve the rate and regulatory prospects of the Company
Keep the Senior Utility Counsel and General Counsel informed of complex, sensitive, and/or material matters and seek their counsel as needed
Perform all work professionally to protect the interests of Veolia, the Regulated Water business and our customers, and mitigate risks that could adversely impact operations and growth
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) degree in law
A minimum of 8 years of experience in legal practice
At least 6 years of experience supporting or managing rate and regulatory legal dockets for a regulated utility (i.e., electric, gas, or water)
Prior experience as in-house rates counsel required
Track record of successfully building professional relationships and institutional knowledge
Experience working in a highly matrixed reporting environment
Able to manage complex utility regulatory projects within multiple dockets across multiple jurisdictions
Able to produce outstanding results through effective management skills in a matrix organization using strong, collaborative relationships across multiple departments and functions
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of strategies and tactics to maximize rate and regulatory legal effectiveness and align state and company-wide efforts to achieve overall rate and regulatory legal objectives
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Advanced knowledge of public utility and general corporate laws and regulations
Adept at working with minimal supervision on multiple time-sensitive projects and dealing directly with senior management and finance, accounting and tax professionals
Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to interface effectively with employees at all levels by virtue of professional competence, personal integrity, and personal style
Ability to contribute to Legal Department as a team player
Licensed to practice law in the United States with bar admission in New Jersey
Must be a bar member in good standing
Preferred
Additional bar admission in New York or Pennsylvania is a plus
Benefits
Paid time off policies
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
Savings accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Paid volunteering
Employer sponsored 401(k) plan
Sick leave - 56 hours
Observed Holidays - 11 days
Vacation - Flexible Time Off
Eligible for up to 20% Annual Performance Bonus
Company
Veolia | North America
For more than 170 years, Veolia has been by the side of cities, industries and communities to help them manage, regenerate and protect their critical resources in the face of environmental challenges.
5001-10000 employees
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