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This is a unique opportunity to work in the Legal Department of the renewable energy business of a publicly-traded diversified energy company. AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) operates regulated electric and natural gas utilities and renewable energy generation in 24 states through two lines of business, with combined assets of more than $40 billion. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates 8.8 gigawatts of electricity capacity, primarily through wind and solar power, with a presence in 22 states across the United States and corporate offices in Portland, Oregon, Orange, Connecticut and Boston, Massachusetts. AVANGRID supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals, received a Climate Development Project climate score of “A-,” the top score received in the utilities sector, and has been recognized for two consecutive years by Ethical Boardroom as the North American utility with the “best corporate governance practices.” The successful candidate will be an integral member of a team providing legal counsel and support to Avangrid Renewables utilizing global best practices. This position will provide legal support for a variety of development, construction, PPA origination, operations and asset management activities for renewable energy projects. The mix of responsibilities will be determined based on the candidates’ prior experience and skill sets. This position reports to the General Counsel for Avangrid Renewables, who is based in Orange, Connecticut. There are no direct reports to this position.

Responsibilities

Skills and Requirements

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, with emphasis on clear and concise writing that can be understood by employees at all levels
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Ability to obtain and analyze information from multiple sources, and to objectively develop, challenge, and verify conclusions
• Ability to securely handle sensitive, confidential, and privileged information.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Able to analyze complex legal issues and advise on appropriate corporate response
• Strong experience with common business software tools, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Experience/Training:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience counseling renewable energy companies (or comparable experience in the sector) at a law firm or as in-house counsel.

Location:

• Portland, Oregon or Orange, Connecticut

Required Education:

• J.D.
• State bar admission in Oregon/Connecticut or ability to waive into local Bar.

Competencies

Mobility Information

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country