Providing NYGB Management with effective legal advice regarding business and strategic issues
Ensuring NYGB complies with applicable laws and regulations
Consulting and collaborating with NYSERDA's General Counsel on matters that implicate NYSERDA corporate matters or otherwise impact NYSERDA or its stakeholders
Supervising and directing the performance of, and providing mentorship for, NYGB’s Legal & Regulatory Team
Collaborating with and advising NYGB’s Risk & Compliance team on internal operations and procedures that promote integrity and risk mitigation within a governmental framework while seeking to achieve commercial effectiveness
Working with NYGB’s Investment & Portfolio Management team to structure, negotiate, document, and close commercial transactions
Working with NYGB’s Operations & Finance team to comply with all regulatory requirements, including with respect to relevant statutory and Public Service Commission requirements concerning the investment of NYS ratepayer funds
Selecting and overseeing the work of outside counsel
Performing other responsibilities as assigned
Ability to perform all managerial and supervisory responsibilities with demonstrated experience fostering respect, diversity, equity and inclusion across the workforce.
Experience Requirements
1 - 2 years
Educational Requirements
Bachelor/Honors
Skills
Proven senior leader with the ability to function and contribute at all levels of the organization, including in a hands-on mannerAdaptable, self-starter capable of working under limited supervision as well as taking on new and unfamiliar tasks as needed while working effectively in a dynamic, fluid and fast-paced organizationStrong analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills; unparalleled work ethic with the ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines with a willingness to commit substantial time and energy to the success of NYGBArticulate and persuasive communicator in both verbal and written form who expresses ideas effectively and fluently and recognizes the importance of listeningResourceful problem-solver focused on pragmatic and effective solutions to complex issues, maintaining focus on the big picture while paying attention to detailResourceful problem-solver focused on pragmatic and effective solutions to complex issues, maintaining focus on the big picture while paying attention to detailResourceful problem-solver focused on pragmatic and effective solutions to complex issues, maintaining focus on the big picture while paying attention to detailPossession of a deep appreciation for the inter-relationship of the needs and perspectives of internal and external stakeholders in supporting the mission of NYGBAbility to balance legal and regulatory issues with the business and strategic needs of NYGB; combining legal experience with strong business acumen