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About the Role

The Senior Counsel/Assistant General Counsel – FERC will lead all aspects of AEP’s practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including rate, policy, transactional and compliance matters, with an emphasis on transmission policy and RTO matters.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of AEP’s practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including rate, policy, transactional and compliance matters.
Draft, review, prepare, analyze, file, and present comments, briefs, testimony, legal opinions, and other documentation for regulatory proceedings.
Coordinate with and provide legal advice to company management on federal energy regulatory matters, including transmission, NERC, and regional transmission organization (RTO) policy.
Represent the company in RTO stakeholder matters in PJM, SPP, and MISO.
Provide guidance on transmission-related policy matters and legal work for competitive generation projects and bidding.
Support federal energy regulatory activities by rendering legal advice to company representatives.
Support company regulatory, legal, finance, operations, and other departments in responding to questions regarding interconnection, transmission, generation, FERC rate, and other regulatory matters.
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.
Coordinate efforts with other internal teams to propose appropriate risk management, identify critical risk issues, and make recommendations regarding federal energy regulatory matters.
Provide legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on a wide range of legal issues involving federal energy regulatory statutes, regulations, other legal authority, and corporate policies.

Requirements

Active license to practice law in the state in which the position is located.
Understanding of legal and regulatory issues relating to electric utilities.
Understanding of federal energy regulation of Transmission and RTOs, including experience representing or working closely with Transmission Owners.
Ability to manage FERC regulatory proceedings, tariff filings, and rulemakings.
Experience preparing briefs, motions, case evaluation summaries, and other required documents.
Experience helping prepare witnesses for testimony.
Experience conducting hearings in federal and/or administrative courts.
Experience 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 legal and business unit teams.
Ability to relate to many different constituencies in a positive, proactive manner.
Problem solver with good conflict resolution skills.
Ability to take initiative and work independently of direct supervision.

Skills

FERC practice
Rate matters
Policy matters
Transactional matters
Compliance matters
Transmission policy
RTO matters
Legal opinions
Regulatory proceedings
Federal energy regulation
Transmission
NERC
Regional transmission organization (RTO) policy
PJM stakeholder matters
SPP stakeholder matters
MISO stakeholder matters
Competitive generation projects
Bidding
Federal Power Act
Department of Energy Organization Act
Risk management
Advocacy
Negotiation
Written communication
Teamwork
Relationship building
Conflict resolution

Location

Washington DC
Columbus, OH
Richmond, VA
Austin, TX

Work Type

On-Site

Experience Level

Senior Counsel: 6+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector.
Assistant General Counsel: 8+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, including at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney on FERC matters.

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree
Juris Doctorate

Salary/Compensations

$188,524.00 - $301,636.00

Benefits

Base salary
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive
401K match
AEP Pension
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

About the Company

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.
Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Equal Opportunity

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.