Associate General Counsel

Our client, a major regional electric grid operator, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its legal leadership team. This position offers the opportunity to play a significant role in federal energy regulation, electric market operations, and the legal issues affecting the reliable operation of the electric grid.

The position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Why work here?

• Take on a leadership role at an organization central to the operation of the regional electric grid and wholesale electricity markets.
• Work directly with executive leadership on significant legal, regulatory, and business matters.
• Represent the organization in complex proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other regulatory agencies.
• Lead and develop legal professionals while working on issues that shape the electric utility industry.
• Collaborate with senior executives, regulatory stakeholders, industry participants, and outside counsel on high-profile energy matters.

What you'll do:

• Represent the organization in proceedings before FERC, including rulemakings, complaints, tariff filings, and compliance matters.
• Serve as a primary legal liaison with FERC staff, administrative law judges, and other federal regulatory stakeholders.
• Lead and oversee legal filings and regulatory proceedings before federal and state agencies.
• Advise executive management on legal and regulatory issues affecting electric transmission, wholesale electricity markets, system planning, operations, and compliance.
• Interpret tariffs, agreements, and applicable regulatory requirements to support business objectives.
• Oversee administrative litigation and support civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and coordinate legal strategies to achieve regulatory objectives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop attorneys and other legal department professionals.
• Lead cross-functional legal and regulatory initiatives and help maintain effective compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on ethics, conflicts of interest, and other legal matters affecting organizational operations.

What you will need:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Significant experience in energy regulation, preferably involving FERC proceedings and the electric utility industry.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of federal energy regulation, regulatory proceedings, and the legal issues affecting electricity markets and transmission.
• Excellent legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and exercise sound judgment on complex legal and business issues.
• Experience managing outside counsel and developing legal professionals.

Preferred qualifications:

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• Experience with electric market operations, system planning, and applicable tariffs and agreements.
• Familiarity with industry stakeholder committees and the regulatory issues affecting regional electricity markets.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please schedule a confidential conversation using the link below.

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