Assistant General Counsel, Finance & SEC (hybrid schedule)

About this role

Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.).  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered. Assistant General Counsel, Finance & SEC (hybrid schedule) Eversource Energy, a Fortune 500 diversified electric and natural gas utility company with operations throughout New England, seeks to hire a full-time attorney. Eversource is committed to building a clean energy future for its customers, communities and employees as evidenced by its goal to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) by 45% by 2035, and to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050, as well as its strong support of renewables. Eversource fosters a collegial, supportive and inclusive work environment in which team members collaborate to provide our customers with safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Eversource is seeking an attorney with 10+ years of corporate and securities law experience, including substantial hands-on experience advising public companies on SEC reporting and disclosure obligations.  The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, business-minded attorney who thrives in a collaborative environment and is comfortable advising senior leadership on complex disclosure and governance matters.

Role and Scope of Position: Serves as the principle counsel providing legal guidance to specific Eversource Energy business segments; provides strategy development; directs the development of legal plans for state and federal jurisdictions; provides leadership to prepare for and litigate a variety of proceedings including management decision support; provides department leadership and communication; provides internal expert advice related to legal issues affecting the Eversource Energy businesses; directs the integration of legal matters into other functional activities; and, manages the operations of the Legal Department including oversight of the use of 3rd party lawyers.

Essential Functions:  • Lead or play a key role in drafting and advising on filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including ’34 Act periodic reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8‑K, ’33 Act registration statements on Forms S-3 and S-8, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings, and ensuring compliance with SEC and NYSE rules and regulations. • Support and enhance disclosure controls and procedures and coordinate cross-functional disclosure processes. • Advise senior management and regularly interact with executive leadership on disclosure and governance matters, including coordinating the review of earnings and other press releases, presentations, significant internal communications and other announcements. • Advise the Treasury department on capital markets transactions, including underwritten debt and equity offerings, private placements, credit facilities, loan agreements, pension management and other Treasury matters. • Advise on and manage the preparation of Section 16 and Rule 144 filings and advise directors and executive officers on insider trading policy and Rule 10b5-1 plans as required. • Advise on and support general corporate and commercial matters, including reviewing and negotiating contracts, supporting business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, asset and stock purchases, and joint venture arrangements.  • Provide support on matters relating to the board of directors and senior management, including with respect to the annual meeting of stockholders, corporate governance matters and legal entity management. • Provide legal counsel on a diverse range of matters related to day-to-day operations of the Company, including investor relations, finance, treasury, internal audit and compliance efforts, including the development and ongoing review of policies and procedures and the implementation of training initiatives. • Maintains knowledge of industry trends, proven management practices and industry-related legislation. • Fosters a productive, engaging and inclusive work environment in which open communication is encouraged and obstacles to open communication are addressed quickly. • Promotes and encourages a positive, cooperative and efficient work atmosphere. • Develops and actively pursues a viable succession plan for all areas under sphere of control.  Coordinates succession plan with Human Resources, Senior Management and other affiliated Eversource Energy business groups. • Guides direct reports when challenging situations are encountered and helps them to be successful. • Envisions and builds a cohesive, unified organization that is positively integrated and makes a meaningful contribution to the company-at-large. • Develops relationships with selected community leaders and organizations to facilitate strong community relationships, leverages common goals and objectives and furthers the mission of Eversource Energy. • Builds and maintains strong relationships and communications within the Senior Leadership team to share ideas, spearhead inter-disciplinary projects and coordinate common work efforts. • Keeps Senior Management informed of issues, impediments and progress. • Models standards of excellence including the values of Eversource Energy. • Identifies and appropriately addresses obstacles to goal attainment as well as emerging issues within assigned areas. • Continually communicates corporate strategy, direction and initiatives to staff.

The following experience is helpful but not necessary: • Commercial transactional contract negotiation. • Executive compensation matters, including incentive plans and programs, equity administration and related public company disclosure considerations including CD&A and say-on-pay disclosure. • ESG and sustainability reporting, including climate-related disclosures.

Technical Knowledge/Skill/Education/Licenses/Certifications: Technical Knowledge/Skill:   • Ability to use PC desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Email) • Requires complex organiz

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