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American Electric Power · 3 days ago

Assistant General Counsel (FERC)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$189K/yr - $245K/yr

8+ years exp

American Electric Power is a dedicated energy company committed to delivering safe and reliable energy solutions. The Assistant General Counsel – FERC will lead all aspects of AEP’s practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, providing legal advice and support in regulatory matters.

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Responsibilities

Support federal energy regulatory activities by rendering legal advice to company representatives

Support company regulatory, legal, finance, operations and other departments with responding to questions regarding interconnection, transmission, generation, FERC rate and other regulatory matters

In collaboration with FERC/RTO Policy, Federal Affairs, and Regulatory groups, advise on regulatory matters under the jurisdiction of the FERC with primary emphasis on the Federal Power Act, Department of Energy Organization Act and State regulatory matters affecting or affected by the jurisdiction of the FERC

As it regards federal energy regulatory matters, coordinate efforts with other internal teams to propose appropriate risk management, identify critical risk issues and make recommendations

Provide legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on a wide range of legal issues involving federal energy regulatory statutes, regulations and other legal authority, as well as corporate policies

Qualification

FERC matters experienceFederal energy regulationLegal document preparationActive law licenseElectric utilitiesAdvocacy skillsNegotiation skillsTeamwork skillsProblem-solving skillsConflict resolution skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate

Eight plus years' experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or in a corporate legal department, including at least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney on FERC matters

FERC-related legal experience preferably with a law firm, corporate legal department, or on the staff of a rate regulatory body, such as FERC or a state regulatory agency

Active license to practice law in state in which position is located (Washington, DC or Ohio). For Ohio, eligibility to practice in Ohio corporate section is also acceptable

Understanding of legal and regulatory issues relating to electric utilities

Understanding of federal energy regulation of Transmission and RTOs

Ability to manage FERC regulatory proceedings, tariff filings, and rulemakings

Experience with (a) preparing briefs, motions, case evaluation summaries and other documents as required by the nature of a case, (b) helping prepare witnesses for testimony, (c) conducting hearings in federal and/or administrative courts, and (d) preparing filings before FERC and/or state public utility commissions and other government bodies related to corporate matters

Excellent advocacy, negotiation and written communication skills

Ability to promote teamwork and build relationships within the legal and business unit teams get work accomplished

Ability to relate to many different constituencies in a positive, proactive manner that will engender confidence from company management, employees, public utilities commissions and other industry groups

Problem solver coupled with good conflict resolution skills

Ability for initiative and working independently of direct supervision