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National Grid · 1 day ago

Counsel (In House Counsel), Legal

National Grid is driving the energy transition forward and is seeking a high-impact Regulatory Attorney to provide practical, business-focused counsel. The role involves navigating complex regulatory landscapes, influencing decisions, and ensuring compliance while enabling innovation.

DeliveryEnergyOil and Gas
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Provide timely, pragmatic counsel grounded in business and regulatory context; frame clear, deliverable options
Translate complex issues into concise guidance; communicate with impact and adapt style to influence outcomes; develop strong networks
Build trusted, early partnerships across the business to shape outcomes and accelerate delivery
Ability to establish and develop relationships with external stakeholders
Anticipate needs using sector insight; prioritize effectively; drive and work efficiently on time-sensitive matters with sound judgment under pressure
Manage legal risk and governance rigorously; identify, escalate, and mitigate key risks; inform colleagues on procedures
Lead through ambiguity and change by clarifying purpose, simplifying complexity, and synthesizing issues for senior forums
Use digital tools and innovation to improve delivery; define clear accountabilities and uphold high ethical standards

Qualification

Juris Doctor DegreeMassachusetts bar admissionEnergy regulatory experienceBusiness-critical regulatory adviceCross-functional relationship buildingInfluencing outcomesLegal risk managementDigital tools proficiencyClear communication

Required

Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school
Admission in good standing to the Massachusetts bar
Experience advising on complex, business-critical regulatory matters
At least 3 years' energy regulatory experience, preferably in Massachusetts practicing before the Department of Public Utilities, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated track record delivering pragmatic, business-relevant advice, building cross-functional relationships, and influencing outcomes at pace

Company

National Grid

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National Grid facilitates electricity and gas transmission system and focuses on delivering clean energy.

H1B Sponsorship

National Grid has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (38)
2024 (37)
2023 (34)
2022 (38)
2021 (30)
2020 (33)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.01B
Key Investors
NYSERDASEKStrategic Innovation Fund
2025-08-21Grant· $2M
2025-07-08Post Ipo Debt· $937.85M
2024-09-11Grant· $19.95M

Leadership Team

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Zoë Yujnovich
Chief Executive Officer
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Anntonette Zembrzuski Alberti
Manager, Product Growth and NY Customer Energy Management Growth
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