Project Specialist (Attorney), Transmission Project Development

JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT US

Mission Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company’s mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities – safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.

Benefits:

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health Savings Accounts
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with robust matching
• Employer paid Pension Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
• State of the art Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
• Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program
• Commuter Benefits
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits

*Please be aware that some benefits may not apply to provisional or part-time job titles.

ABOUT THE TEAM

EEO Statement:

Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual’s actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.

Technical Difficulty Statement:

For technical issues, please contact us at [email protected]

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and guide a team responsible for developing, negotiating, and executing legal, regulatory, commercial, and real estate agreements, ensuring work quality, consistency, and timely delivery supporting clean energy and transmission projects.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts including interconnection agreements, property and easement documents, engineering and construction agreements, and regulatory filings.
• Perform risk analysis of contractual documents and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Oversee contract administration, including vendor coordination, document tracking, metrics reporting, and compliance obligations.
• Support federal interconnection processes (FERC, NYISO queue procedures) and state permitting processes for new generation and transmission.
• Monitor relevant federal and state regulatory databases and filings.
• Prepare advocacy positions, legal documents, and regulatory submissions on behalf of the Company.
• Provide legal and regulatory guidance to management and prepare professional communications for varied internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to integrate legal and regulatory requirements into design and construction activities.
• Maintain strong communication channels with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely dissemination of project information.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, environmental, and project commitments across the project lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate and admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. or
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of direct experience negotiating and drafting complex contracts or agreements.

• Juris Doctorate and 5 years of experience in negotiating and drafting agreements.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills,
• required.
• Ability to summarize and articulate complex contractual and regulatory concepts, required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative tools (SharePoint), required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment, required.
• Ability to handle internal and external customers professionally with tact and sensitivity.
• Ability to manage highly confidential or sensitive information, required.
• Familiarity with regulatory and court databases; strong legal research skills, required.
• Ability to provide a writing sample demonstrating legal research and analytical ability, required.
• Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to integrate legal and regulatory requirements into design and construction activities required.
• Familiar with non-traditional project delivery methods such as Design Build or EPC, preferred.
• Familiar with transactional and real estate legal requirements as they pertain to federal interconnection projects and building new transmission, preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be willing and able to work in the field and office environment.
• Must be willing and able to wear the required PPE as needed.