Avangrid
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Avangrid . Avangrid is looking for an experienced employment and labor attorney to support the People and Organization (P&O) function and advise internal clients on a comprehensive range of employment and labor matters. The role involves advising P&O and business leaders on issues such as hiring, employee relations, performance management, accommodations, and compliance with federal and state employment and labor laws. The ideal candidate will assist with responding to agency charges, internal investigations, pre-litigation disputes, drafting or advising on employment policies, procedures and agreements, and proactively mitigating legal risk. This position reports to the Vice President – Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary of Avangrid. Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and practical day-to-day advice to P&O and business leaders on all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring and termination, discipline, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, employee and labor relations, internal investigations and employee or labor litigation. Advise on strategy and represent the company in employment-related disputes, litigation, mediations, and settlements, working with outside counsel as needed. Assist P&O with negotiation, contract drafting, approval and execution of employment agreements, nondisclosure agreements, separation and severance agreements, and other business contracts. Work closely with clients, in-house counsel, company management, and, in some matters, outside counsel. Assist with governance and compliance efforts, including compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and drafting corporate or employment-related agreements, policies and procedures. Support the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and Senior Counsel (Labor & Employment) and perform other projects as assigned. Required Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the bar of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Maine or ability to waive into the New York bar; minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience. Experience in handling employment litigation, responding to agency charges, and day-to-day advising on employment and labor law topics. Self-motivated, resourceful, experienced and agile to handle a broad range of employment law matters, including the ability to multitask. Team player, well-organized, and able to identify business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems. Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving, analytical, organizational and negotiating skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results. Excellent case and project management skills; attention to detail and high-quality work. Creative mindset for finding solutions to complex issues. Excellent interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and provide support. Preferred Qualifications
Spanish language proficiency. Competencies
Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or external) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders) Benefits
Award winning student loan debt repayment program 12% 401(k) Match Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and well-being programs Tuition Assistance Opportunities for professional development and internal mobility Supportive and inclusive work environment Generous PTO policy Company
NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. Avangrid provides fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and may be required to work outside of their regular schedule. This applies to employees in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those who work for Avangrid Power. Job Posting End Date
October-8-2025
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Join to apply for the
Labor & Employment Counsel
role at
Avangrid . Avangrid is looking for an experienced employment and labor attorney to support the People and Organization (P&O) function and advise internal clients on a comprehensive range of employment and labor matters. The role involves advising P&O and business leaders on issues such as hiring, employee relations, performance management, accommodations, and compliance with federal and state employment and labor laws. The ideal candidate will assist with responding to agency charges, internal investigations, pre-litigation disputes, drafting or advising on employment policies, procedures and agreements, and proactively mitigating legal risk. This position reports to the Vice President – Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary of Avangrid. Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and practical day-to-day advice to P&O and business leaders on all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring and termination, discipline, performance management, leaves of absence, accommodations, employee and labor relations, internal investigations and employee or labor litigation. Advise on strategy and represent the company in employment-related disputes, litigation, mediations, and settlements, working with outside counsel as needed. Assist P&O with negotiation, contract drafting, approval and execution of employment agreements, nondisclosure agreements, separation and severance agreements, and other business contracts. Work closely with clients, in-house counsel, company management, and, in some matters, outside counsel. Assist with governance and compliance efforts, including compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and drafting corporate or employment-related agreements, policies and procedures. Support the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and Senior Counsel (Labor & Employment) and perform other projects as assigned. Required Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the bar of New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut or Maine or ability to waive into the New York bar; minimum of 3 years of relevant legal experience. Experience in handling employment litigation, responding to agency charges, and day-to-day advising on employment and labor law topics. Self-motivated, resourceful, experienced and agile to handle a broad range of employment law matters, including the ability to multitask. Team player, well-organized, and able to identify business-oriented solutions to complex legal problems. Excellent oral and written communication, problem solving, analytical, organizational and negotiating skills with demonstrated ability to achieve results. Excellent case and project management skills; attention to detail and high-quality work. Creative mindset for finding solutions to complex issues. Excellent interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally and provide support. Preferred Qualifications
Spanish language proficiency. Competencies
Growth & Continuous Improvement Initiative & Change Focused on Results Customer Centric (internal and/or external) Communication Collaboration Leadership (people managers/leaders) Benefits
Award winning student loan debt repayment program 12% 401(k) Match Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and well-being programs Tuition Assistance Opportunities for professional development and internal mobility Supportive and inclusive work environment Generous PTO policy Company
NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. Avangrid provides fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and may be required to work outside of their regular schedule. This applies to employees in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those who work for Avangrid Power. Job Posting End Date
October-8-2025
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