Overview

Assistant General Counsel – FERC

Location: Columbus, Ohio (HQ) or Washington, D.C.

Compensation: $183,000 – $238,000 base salary plus bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits

Why Work Here

Be a trusted legal advisor to one of the nation’s largest electric utilities

Lead all aspects of the company’s practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Play a central role in shaping policy, compliance, and litigation strategies across transmission and RTO matters

Collaborate with internal teams on regulatory, commercial, and risk management issues

Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and excellent long-term career growth opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Serve as lead counsel for federal regulatory matters before FERC, including rates, tariffs, policy, compliance, and litigation
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on FERC jurisdictional issues under the Federal Power Act, Department of Energy Organization Act, and related statutes
• Represent the company in Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) stakeholder proceedings in PJM, SPP, and MISO
• Prepare and oversee filings, including comments, briefs, motions, testimony, and regulatory submissions before FERC and state commissions
• Support interconnection, transmission, generation, and rate-related issues for the company’s operating subsidiaries
• Collaborate with federal affairs, regulatory, and policy teams on rulemakings, compliance strategies, and legislative matters
• Assess and recommend risk management strategies tied to federal regulatory issues
• Provide advocacy, negotiation, and representation in hearings, settlement discussions, and administrative proceedings

What We’re Looking For

Education

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Ohio or Washington, D.C. (or eligibility under Ohio corporate practice rules)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of legal practice, with at least 5 years focused on FERC-related matters
• Experience representing clients before FERC or a state / federal regulatory agency
• Background with transmission, RTOs, rate recovery, tariff filings, and regulatory compliance
• Litigation and hearing experience (briefing, preparing witnesses, case evaluation, and appearances in administrative or federal forums)

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent advocacy, negotiation, and written / oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently while fostering strong internal and external relationships
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and initiative
• Collaborative style with ability to work across legal, regulatory, finance, and operations teams

About the Company

Our client is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving millions of customers across multiple states. With a commitment to safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions, the company plays a critical role in shaping the future of the industry. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization with a strong record of regulatory leadership and customer service.