Principal Consultant - Utilities Civil Litigation

Principal Consultant Utilities Civil Litigation

Location: Washington, DC, Marlborough, MA, or remote

Company Description: Concentric Energy Advisors, Inc. ( ("Concentric") is an employee-owned leading management consulting and financial advisory firm focused on the North American energy and utility industries. Concentric specializes in financial advisory assignments; market assessment and strategy development; ratemaking and utility regulation; litigation support; and management and operations consulting. Concentric was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA with additional offices in Washington, DC and Calgary.

We offer a highly competitive base salary and incentive compensation bonus package, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes vacation time, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, flexible spending accounts, top notch health/dental/vision insurance programs, and tuition reimbursement, along with access to training opportunities to support professional growth objectives. In addition, we immerse our employees in a hard-working, collegial and cooperative culture with the opportunity to become a shareholder in the firm.

We are looking for a Principal Consultant Utilities Civil Litigation. This person will be responsible for providing strategic direction, managing client relationships, and overseeing complex litigation cases within the utilities sector. We are open to hiring this person for our Washington, DC office, our Marlborough, Massachusetts headquarters, or remotely across the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance and strategic support to clients in the utility sector facing civil litigation and other legal challenges
• Analyze complex legal issues, develop case strategies, and offer valuable insight to help clients navigate legal proceedings successfully
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis related to utilities facing civil litigation matters
• Provide oversight, manage and execute deliverables for client engagement projects for utilities and other client types
• Develop and implement effective case strategies to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
• Collaborate with attorneys, legal teams and other experts to help strengthen client deliverables and outcomes
• Provide expert witness testimony and analysis when required
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting utilities litigation
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the utilities sector
• Frequently evaluate the performance of existing offerings, recommending adjustments or enhancements to optimize consulting market share
• Participate in networking events, conferences, and industry associations to promote the firm's services
• Mentor and coach junior consultants, providing guidance and support to help them grow and develop professionally

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Economics, Math, Finance, Business Administration, Law/Legal, or Political Science
• Juris Doctor (JD), Master's Degree, MBA or PhD preferred
• 10+ years' experience in the energy utility space, either at a consulting firm, a utility, a public utilities commission, a Big 4 Accounting firm, an energy-focused law firm or similar organizations
• Proven ability to generate consulting services sales and direct team-based business development tasks
• Proven experience in leading the ideation, design, and implementation of new service offerings
• Experience writing or providing expert witness testimony for utility rate cases or other utility regulatory proceedings
• Very strong communication and presentation skills, including Microsoft Office suite
• Must be able to present complex ideas and strategies to utility leadership
• Requires occasional travel to client sites and regulatory hearings, typically throughout the US and Canada

Depending on the level hired, the base salary for this role will typically start at $200,000 plus annual incentive compensation bonus.

We are looking for employees who are collegial and collaborative, enjoy working in a team environment, and have the ability to also operate independently. We need people with strong attention to detail and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize your own workload, while maintaining accuracy, consistency and confidentiality. If you enjoy problem solving and analytical thinking, and have experience in the energy/utilities world, Concentric may be the place for you.

We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences. Energy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to help build the future of energy. Concentric's consulting team is welcoming to all walks of life.

From Concentric's inception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees have different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for the energy space. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Concentric recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates and administers all employment actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. All of our employee's points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Interested candidates should apply with their resume. Writing samples may be requested to complete the application process.

Concentric Energy Advisors