Senior Counsel I, In House Counsel

Job Purpose

As an In‑House Litigator, you’ll represent the business and serve as a trusted legal advisor, delivering expert guidance that helps us achieve our goals, manage risk, and operate with confidence and compliance. Your work will directly influence how we navigate complex challenges and deliver energy responsibly for all. 

Key Accountabilities

• Provide advice and counsel to various business units regarding state and federal laws and on various litigation-related issues 


• Oversee litigated matters and internal investigations, including issuing legal holds, conducting witness interviews, preparing for depositions, gathering documents and managing outside counsel 


• Negotiate and prepare settlement agreements   


• Provide training to various business units  


• Respond to subpoenas and other requests for information from third-parties and advise on any potential legal issues 


• Manage and oversee outside counsel, including setting litigation strategy, efficiently controlling outside counsel costs and fees, and advising the various business units on strategy and mitigation of risks 


• Provide advice and counsel on all issues relating to the potential litigation or litigation 


• Work collaboratively with various business units, in-house lawyers and outside counsel  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited college or university 


• Member of the New York Bar with 5-10 years of tort litigation experience 


• Experience in representing clients in all types of litigation including claims/tort contractual disputes, insurance coverage, real estate, class actions, and regulatory issues 


• Experience with internal investigations and government investigations and subpoenas 


• Experience with electronic discovery 


• Experience with settlement negotiations, mediation and arbitration 


• Solid written and oral communication skills 


• Ability to work with all levels within the organization  

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as an In-House Litigator, and find your superpower.  

National Grid is hiring an In-House Litigator for our General Counsel. This position will be located in our Hicksville, NY or Brooklyn, NY office with hybrid working. 

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