Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
The candidate will be responsible for: Lead the RTO’s regulatory and litigation activities, including the drafting of complex pleadings and policy papers, editing, and ensuring alignment across the organization; Provide pragmatic counsel and advice to senior management concerning FERC law and policy with a demonstrated understanding of the unique complexities associated with regional transmission organizations and the wholesale electricity markets including those administered by company; Provide legal leadership for company’s wholesale market and transmission operations/planning functions; Provide legal leadership for company’s corporate and administrative functions in the areas of: contracts and procurement, credit and risk, corporate finance, human resources, information technology and systems, security, policies and procedures, and external relations/communications; Coordinate with the SVP, Law, Compliance & External Relations and the Vice President-Federal Government Affairs (with support as necessary from inside and outside counsel) in devising effective approaches to regulatory policies and in advocating for regulatory objectives at FERC; Coordinate with the Vice President of State and Member Services on informal and formal advocacy before state agencies and coordination of state initiatives; Develop reports on federal and state legislative and regulatory proceedings, statements of policy and position papers; Prepare testimony before federal and state legislative and regulatory proceedings; Support industry initiatives and collaborations; Oversee litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution; edit written work product from internal and external counsel to ensure clear and effective communication and advocacy before regulatory and judicial bodies. Promote an ethical corporate culture and compliance with PJM’s Core Values; Manage the administration of the Law Department. Knowledge of legal and regulatory policies and practices affecting the electric industry. Proven legal expertise in solving new and complex problems and developing innovative strategies to achieve results. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries from regulatory agencies and members of both the energy industry as well as the legislative community. Must have a working knowledge of computer assisted skills such as using Local Area Networks, electronic legal research, remote site access and use, email, etc. Must have Juris Doctor (JD) degree. Should have 15+ years of leadership experience in a managerial/supervisory role. Should have 5+ years of experience in the electrical industry with FERC regulatory compliance work. Must have 10+ years of experience in the legal field. Licensed to practice law and able to be admitted to the State Bar of Pennsylvania required. Must have experience with legal research and writing. Should have experience in litigation matters. Must have experience working with a regulatory agency, law firm or in a legislative setting. MBA, Business Administration preferred. Experience with PJM Agreements and Tariffs desired. Experience with PJM operating agreements and neighboring systems. Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions. Experience assisting in the preparation and filing of documents in federal or state regulatory proceedings. Experience with PUC and state regulatory laws, coupled with a general understanding of the electric utility industry preferred.

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