Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel- Regulatory
American Electric Power · Austin, TX, US
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About the Role
The Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel will provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of legal issues, primarily supporting the Regulatory department. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, handling transactions, managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Represent AEP Texas in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission.
- Provide strategic legal advice on business initiatives.
- Lead contract negotiations for major projects.
- Oversee compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Represent regulated subsidiaries in proceedings before federal or state regulatory agencies.
- Manage litigation processes and coordinate with outside legal counsel on significant disputes.
- Develop training and compliance programs for employees related to industry regulations and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of legal strategies with business objectives.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school.
- 7+ years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector.
- Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate.
- Eight plus years of experience as a practicing regulatory attorney in private practice or in a corporate legal department.
- Active license to practice law in TX.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- On-Site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior Counsel
- Assistant General Counsel
Education Level
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $160,434.00 - $245,079.00
Benefits
- Base salary
- Annual bonus
- Long-term Incentive
- 401 Match
- AEP Pension
- Comprehensive benefits package
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.
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.