Provide legal advice on a variety of complex legal matters and projects, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and transmission and energy contracts.
Responsibilities
- Drafting, negotiating and administration of all manner of contracts supporting energy transactions, power purchase agreements, storage agreements, build-transfer agreements, EEI, WSPP, ISDA, transmission service agreements and generation interconnection agreements.
- Provide legal counsel and direction within a major operational unit. Assess and mitigate legal risks of company activities and advise management and other company personnel on legal and strategic matters.
- Establish policies and procedures consistent with established legal principles and requirements.
- Monitor and maintain current knowledge of energy industry trends in legal and compliance matters and pursue ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge on best practices.
- Represent the company in court, formal hearings, and/or regulatory/agency hearings.
- Consult with and manage outside legal counsel and provide guidance and training to less experienced attorneys. Manage attorneys and other legal staff as appropriate.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and successful completion of bar exam in one or more states in which the company conducts business.
- A minimum of eight years previous law firm experience primarly focused on and demonstrated in-depth experience and working knowledge with legal and regulatory issues; and possessing familiarity with the political and legal implications of decisions made by the company.
- Management skills including the ability to negotiate with and influence peers and senior officers on policy and strategic issues.
- Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage and motivate employees and posseses the oral and written communication necessary to create a vision, communicate strategy, and effectively interface with other company leaders.
- Knowledge of the company’s strategic plan, regulatory and political environment, as well as the company’s policies, procedures, and practices, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Ability to assess and interpret external rules and regulations.
Preferences
- A combination of law firm and corporate or agency experience.
- Energy experience and general understanding of utilities.
Skills and Certifications
- Juris Doctorate
- Regulatory Policy
- Public Utility Commissions
- Tariff Filings
- Legal Counsel