Counsel

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location ranging from $125766 to $157208

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing legal counsel on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters and various Independent System Operator/Regional Transmission Organization (ISO/RTO) issues across the United States. This individual will effectively support the Companys generation project development and ongoing operations while working closely with regulatory agencies internal teams and external counsel. Additionally this individual will ensure compliance with evolving federal energy laws regulations and market participation requirements and support the companys business objectives in the power sector.

The successful candidate will have strong familiarity and direct experience working with FERC regulations market rules tariff requirements and the operations of ISOs/RTOs such as PJM CAISO MISO NYISO and ERCOT. Duties will include analyzing regulatory developments drafting and filing regulatory documents advocating for the Companys commercial interests and supporting transactional litigation and compliance matters.

This position will report directly to the Vice President General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Counseling: Advises internal stakeholders and clients on statutes rules and regulations enforced by FERC and interprets ISO/RTO market rules and Open Access Transmission Tariffs.

• Transactional Support: Supports commercial transactions involving energy trading origination asset transfers financing deals and project development. Advises on regulatory risks and negotiate contract terms that are subject to FERC and ISO/RTO regulatory requirements.

• Regulatory Filings: Drafts reviews and files applications interventions comments compliance plans and other documents required by FERC and ISOs/RTOs or needed for the Company to participate in regulatory proceedings of significance to the Company. Tracks and responds to regulatory orders notices and requests for information.

• Market Participation: Provides guidance to in-house clients regarding market operations policy changes and relevant initiatives across ISOs/RTOs.

• Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates regulatory and compliance risks related to energy market participation and project development.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience practicing energy law with a focus on federal regulation FERC or ISO/RTO operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FERC statutes regulations orders and ISO/RTO tariffs and protocols.
• Strong research writing and advocacy skills; ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical advice to a variety of internal client teams.
• Excels in dynamic work environments and cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and organizational acumen.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Strong ethical values consistent with AVANGRIDs core values.

Competencies:

• Growth & Continuous Improvement

• Initiative & Change
• Focused on Results
• Customer Centric (internal and/or External)
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Leadership (people managers/leaders)

Benefits:

• Award winning student loan debt repayment program
• 12% 401(k) Match
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits - including medical dental vision and variety of well-being programs
• Tuition Assistance
• Opportunities for professional development career advancement and internal mobility
• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Generous PTO policy

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