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Sr Staff Attorney- Construction/Commercial Litigation

New York City, NY, USA

88 Days ago

Job Description


Overview

Join Con Edison and be an in-house counsel working for a company at the heart of New York. Con Edison is seeking a highly skilled and experienced litigation attorney to join our in-house legal team. You will be responsible for your own docket of state and federal court cases, handling them from investigation through trial and appeal. You will represent Con Edison in complex construction (e.g., breach of contract, delay, and lost productivity claims) and commercial litigation. You will also advise clients throughout the Company, gaining an in-depth insight into Con Edison, and occasionally draft construction agreements.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities
  • Highly motivated, self-starter who can produce results under time constraints.
  • Represent the Company in state and federal court proceedings and arbitrations.
  • Handle all aspects of complex construction and commercial litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
  • Research and write high-quality legal memos, court briefs, and other pleadings using a plain-English, high-impact style. Draft construction agreements.
  • Analyze complex matters and provide thoughtful, practical, and creative solutions.
  • Provide legal guidance and support to business units across the organization.
  • Stay current with legal developments, case law, and best practices.
  • Take and defend depositions, argue motions, and first chair trials.
  • Work with outside counsel, providing oversight and strategic guidance.
  • Perform administrative matters in connection with the operation of the Law Department.
  • Perform other related tasks and assignments.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience
  • Juris Doctorate J.D. from a recognized Law school.
Relevant Work Experience
  • Must be admitted to practice law in New York, required.
  • Candidates for Senior Staff Attorney need at least 4 years of the above mentioned experience, required.
  • Must possess excellent presentation, interpersonal, written and oral communications and negotiation skills, required.
  • Deposition and trial experience, required.
  • Organizational leadership or management experience, preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Driver's License Required
Additional Physical Demands
  • Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Commercial, Construction, Litigation

Designation

Staff Attorney

Key Skills Required

ConstructionGuidanceHighly SkilledInsightInvestigationLeadershipLitigationManagementPracticalPresentationProductivityResearchTrial Preparation

Job Overview


Job Function: Legal Services / Legal

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 / Annual Salary

Experience: 4 - 5 yrs

Contact Information


Company Name: Con Edison Company of New York

Recruiting People: HR Department

Website: N/A

Location

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