Associate General Counsel

The Company is in search of an Associate General Counsel to join its legal leadership team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in federal energy regulation, electric market operations, and the legal issues that impact the reliable operation of the electric grid. This senior attorney position involves representing the organization in complex proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other regulatory agencies, as well as leading and overseeing legal and regulatory matters at both the federal and state levels. The role also includes advising executive management on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues, interpreting tariffs and agreements, and managing relationships with outside counsel. Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, significant experience in energy regulation, particularly with FERC proceedings and the electric utility industry, and 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 is essential. The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and communication skills, and have a proven track record of advising senior executives and exercising sound judgment on complex legal and business issues. Experience in managing outside counsel, developing legal professionals, and a preference for an MBA or other relevant advanced degree, as well as familiarity with industry stakeholder committees and regional electricity market regulatory issues, are also noted.