Job Description

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Position Summary

In coordination with Legal Department management in Columbus, Ohio, the position involves all aspects of practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including rate, policy, transactional and compliance issues, for a public utility holding company with electric utility operations in over eleven states. The requirements of the position include drafting, reviewing, preparing, analyzing, filing and presenting such things as comments, briefs, testimony, legal opinions and other documentation required in federal or state regulatory proceedings. Includes coordinating with and rendering legal advice to company management related to federal energy regulatory matters, including transmission and regional transmission organization (RTO) policy. The position also involves representing the company in RTO stakeholder matters in PJM, SPP and MISO.

Applicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a good working knowledge of regulatory law and practice before FERC and the RTOs, and sound legal judgment, as well as a proven ability for initiative, creativity, good judgment and working independently of direct supervision.

Responsibilities will require periodic travel outside of Washington, DC.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Support federal energy regulatory activities by rendering legal advice to company representatives. Candidates should have experience with federal regulatory matters, including representation around electric issues before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).

Support company regulatory, legal, finance, operations and other departments with responding to discrete questions regarding interconnection, transmission and other regulatory matters.

In collaboration with Transmission 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 Commission.

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.

Establish and maintain relationships with representatives of other utilities, national associations representing electric utility and energy interests at the federal level, and other appropriate organizations that affect the operation of the company.

Make recommendations and assist on the formulation of company policies and practices relating to federal energy regulatory policy at all levels.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

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.

Big picture oriented, yet focus driven, with strong attention to detail.

Must be proactive and adept at working with regulators and stakeholders.

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.

Communication Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.

Ability to communicate cross functionally with AEP business units.

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.

Extremely organized, self-starter and result oriented.

Requirements

Education & Experience

J.D. required. Admitted to practice in one or more states, preferably including Washington, DC or AEP states (Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana).

5 to 7 years of work experience legal experience in corporate environment; energy industry preferable.

The position will be expected to be in the office approximately 40% of the time and otherwise as needed, possibly on short notice. The requirement for in-office time is subject to change based on the needs of the position as communicated by the employee\xe2\x80\x99s supervisor.

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. Experience with state utility regulation is a plus.

Compensation and grade level will be commensurate with the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s years of experience and level of expertise in the field.
Additional Information
Relocation maybe considered

American Electric Power