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Invenergy · 1 day ago

Assistant General Counsel, FERC Compliance

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$175K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

Invenergy is a company focused on driving innovation in energy and providing power generation and storage solutions. The Assistant General Counsel, FERC Compliance will provide legal advice and support primarily on FERC regulatory interests related to the company’s generation and transmission portfolios across the United States.

ConsultingEnergyEnergy EfficiencyMarketingRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Providing legal and strategic advice primarily on FERC regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters supporting the Company’s transmission and generation compliance, project management, regulatory and operations teams

Managing and maintaining a network of relationships with external counsel on matters relating to regulatory and compliance matters

Supporting internal regulatory personnel via expertise borne of prior experience with state and/or federal regulatory matters, including representation around electric and/or gas issues before state public utility commissions, regional transmission organizations and the FERC

Supporting internal and external teams in: (a) preparing applications, compliance filings, briefs, motions, appeals, legal summaries and other documents as required and (b) preparing filings before FERC, regional transmission organizations and/or state public utility commissions and other government bodies related to project purchase and sale, permits, financing and other operating project and/or corporate compliance matters

Supporting key Invenergy departments through the distillation and presentation of complex legal matters, including from agencies, courts and other regulatory bodies

Serving on standing and ad hoc strategic committees and forums within the company, as needed

Assisting with other general legal matters and various corporate transactions as they arise, and other matters of interest to the company

Qualification

JD degreeActive license to practice lawFERC regulatory experienceEnergy industry experienceOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skillsAttention to detailInterpersonal skillsTeamworkIndependent work

Required

JD degree and active license to practice law

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required, preferably with a mix of law firm, agency and/or in-house experience and/or experience representing clients before the FERC or on FERC Staff

Energy industry experience required

Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (both oral and written)

High attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of work product

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation

Position to be located in either Invenergy's downtown Chicago or Washington D.C. offices

Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future