Senior Counsel, Real Estate, Land Use, & Siting (hybrid schedule)

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 will not be considered. Eversource Energy, a Fortune 500 diversified electric, natural gas and water utility company with operations throughout New England, seeks to hire a full‑time attorney. The position provides legal support to Eversource clients in a broad array of legal matters, including real estate, land use, environmental, siting and transactional matters. Responsibilities include the acquisition, modification and disposition of real estate rights and negotiation of a wide range of agreements associated with the company’s operations, assets, capital projects and diverse real‑estate holdings. The position will be located in Manchester, NH and is eligible, under Eversource’s current hybrid work policy, for work from home up to two days per week as business circumstances and workload permit. The successful candidate may periodically be required to travel to attend in‑person meetings with internal and external stakeholders and/or hearings before federal, state and local regulatory agencies in Connecticut, Massachusetts and/or New Hampshire. Position Requirements Knowledge of and experience with real estate, land use and transactional matters, title reviews, negotiation and enforcement of easements, rights of way, leases, licenses, encroachments, option agreements and purchase and sale agreements. Prior utility, energy industry or siting experience strongly preferred. Experience with environmental law, litigation, data and cyber‑security issues and emerging AI technology considered a plus but not required. Self‑motivated, collaborative, well‑organized and able to identify business‑oriented solutions to legal problems. Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong legal research abilities. Must be admitted to practice in New Hampshire (preferred); all candidates admitted to practice in another state and in good standing will be considered. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm, government agency, corporate law department or equivalent experience gained through energy/utility‑related student internships/externships, clinical programs or coursework. Compensation & Benefits Annual salary range: $176,930.00 – $196,590.00. Salary commensurate with experience and may include a potential incentive. Competitive total rewards program; see our careers site for an overview of benefits. Worker type: Regular. Number of openings: 1. Competencies Build trusting relationships Manage and develop people Foster teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration Lead change Communicate strategic vision Create an engaged workforce Focus on the customer Take ownership & accountability Emergency Response Responding to emergency situations to meet customers’ needs is part of every employee’s role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment, which may require you to be called for assistance during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location. EEO Statement Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr