Corporate Counsel - FERC Rates

What the role needs

• Corporate Counsel – FERC Transmission Rates
• Why work here?
• An opportunity to join one of the largest Midwest-based electric utilities serving over six million customers
• High-impact role advising on transmission rates, regulatory accounting, and cost-of-service issues
• Lead complex litigation and manage outside counsel in FERC proceedings and appellate litigation
• Handle legal matters involving federal public utility regulatory law with emphasis on FERC transmission ratemaking
• Advise internal clients on regulatory accounting, formula rate design, transmission incentives, and tariff recovery
• Conduct legal research and draft documents related to Administrative Procedure Act matters and appellate strategy
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, consultants, and external counsel
• Provide legal, strategic, and business advice to support the company’s transmission utilities
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar

From the employer

Corporate Counsel – FERC Transmission Rates Our client, a large, multi-state investor-owned electric utility, is looking to build their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on transmission ratemaking issues and representing the company’s transmission business before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”). Why work here? • An opportunity to join one of the largest Midwest-based electric utilities serving over six million customers • High-impact role advising on transmission rates, regulatory accounting, and cost-of-service issues • Lead complex litigation and manage outside counsel in FERC proceedings and appellate litigation • Competitive compensation and benefits, including a pension, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement What you’ll do: • Handle legal matters involving federal public utility regulatory law with emphasis on FERC transmission ratemaking • Advise internal clients on regulatory accounting, formula rate design, transmission incentives, and tariff recovery • Conduct legal research and draft documents related to Administrative Procedure Act matters and appellate strategy • Collaborate closely with internal teams, consultants, and external counsel • Provide legal, strategic, and business advice to support the company’s transmission utilities What you will need: • J.D. from an accredited law school • Member in good standing of at least one state bar • 10–15 years of regulatory ratemaking/litigation experience; FERC experience strongly preferred • Strong understanding of Administrative Procedure Act and federal utility law • Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex legal matters If you are interested in learning more, please schedule a time for a call using the link below: https://calendly.com/jcoffey-variant/30min