2022 Summer Compliance Law Clerk Intern
AVANGRID, an innovative and growing energy company, needs a creative and ambitious student to join our Corporate Compliance team. You will take part in an Internship program to learn our business inside and out. If you are looking to broaden your skills sets and learn more about careers in energy, apply today.
You will work alongside members of the Compliance Division on important projects to ensure applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards are understood and followed. Examples include reducing the opportunity for fraud and theft, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring separation between the company’s regulated utility distribution and unregulated renewables generation businesses. Your day may include helping develop employee trainings, conducting investigations, or monitoring data and risk information.
Avangrid is a leader it the compliance and ethics field, having received Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® award, Ethisphere’s Compliance Leader Verification, and Forbes/JUST 100’s Most Just Companies designation. More details about the Compliance Division and the program can be found in Avangrid’s Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, which is on its public website.
Here’s what you’ll do:
- Learn about Avangrid’s business and help achieve the objectives of the compliance program by working on projects that promote compliance (like presentations, trainings, data monitoring, and investigations).
- Work with the Compliance Division team to develop skills and knowledge critical to understanding and reducing compliance risk, like legal frameworks, training curriculum development, and project management.
- Work closely with other groups in the company, such as regulatory, legal, human resources, and business teams.
- Work in an innovative and energized environment with a chance to make an impact.
- Create a comprehensive presentation of your work completed during the program for presentation to the wider organization at the conclusion of the program.
At AVANGRID, we want to grow with you – Here’s what you’ll get:
· Key experiences in compliance management systems and compliance risk management.
- Option to participate in the AVANGRID Mentoring Program.
- Exposure to all aspects of the business through business briefs hosted by AVANGRID senior leaders.
- Opportunities to develop leadership capabilities with leadership development resources.
- Opportunities to network and build lasting relationships with great colleagues from across the globe.
- A focus on innovation and technology.
- A commitment to the environment and providing clean energy.
What you need - Skills & Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Ability and desire to work in a team environment & learn quickly
· Creative and innovative thinking
· An interest in developing a career in our Networks territories (New York and New England).
· Ability to manage compliance-related projects with instruction.
· Ability to use technologies to enhance compliance capabilities.
· Must demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, ethical behavior, and integrity.
Education & Experience Required:
· Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree or a master's/professional degree in accounting, regulation, risk management, finance, or business.
- One or more summers remaining prior to the completion of undergraduate or master’s degree.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without the requirement for future sponsorship.
Company Information:
Please also note that AVANGRID currently has a COVID-19 vaccination Policy in place that, among other requirements, requires all employees to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status. Any applicant who receives a conditional offer will be required to submit acceptable documentation regarding their COVID-19 vaccination status after receiving such conditional offer and prior to commencing employment. This Policy also requires all employees to either become fully vaccinated or to undergo weekly testing beginning on February 9, 2022. All AVANGRID policies may be modified or discontinued at any time, for any reason at the Company’s full and sole discretion.
Recruitment Timeline
• Intern start date Monday, June 6 ending on Friday, August 12
• 40 hours, 10-week internships
FAQS
• Where are the positions based?
― Virtual internship (minimum Hybrid)
• What will be my compensation? Competitive Hourly Rate
• Is Housing provided?
― AVANGRID does not provide Intern Housing
• Would an CPT/OPT or for H-1BVisa be offered if I am an international student?
― No, all students must have the legal rights to work in the US without sponsorship.