Assistant General Counsel - Transmission

Basic Functions

The Assistant General Counsel – Transmission will support the AMP Transmission, LLC (AMPT) team on acquisitions of existing assets by drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and related interconnection and O&M agreements, and presenting to city councils and open houses on projects. This individual will also support the FERC-accepted rate updates and state regulatory processes and ensure compliance with all relevant FERC, NERC and RTO tariffs, rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Structure, draft, negotiate and facilitate purchases of existing transmission assets, including infrastructure and real property, and related agreements.
• Provide legal support and direction on the review, preparation, and administration of AMPT’s budget and projected and actual transmission revenue requirements (PTRR, ATRR, annual updates) and related rate filings.
• Efficiently work with outside counsel on state regulatory requirements as necessary within budget and/or timing constraints.
• Provide in-person legal support at city council meetings and open houses as needed to advance AMPT projects aligned with its mission.
• Provide legal and compliance-related support for the transmission business (such as market abuse) and keep up to date with relevant changes in the compliance landscape.
• Manage various projects and exercise sound business and legal judgment with appropriate attention to detail in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with often competing and ever-shifting priorities.
• Communicate directly with AMP staff across multiple departments or stakeholders to advise on legal issues, contractual obligations, and discuss strategies to mitigate risks.
• Aid in the preparation of reports or other communications to the entities subject to open record requirements while maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Admitted to the practice of law in Ohio (admission in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia or West Virginia is helpful but not required).
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience in transmission rate setting.
• Knowledge of transmission cost allocation, and generation interconnection philosophies, rules and processes.
• Must demonstrate ability to forge strong working relationships, build consensus, have strong interpersonal skills and function extremely well in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must be willing to travel.

Skills and experience

• Must have experience with PJM transmission expansion processes.
• Must have experience with NERC requirements regarding transmission ownership and operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the utility industry, including regulatory and operational risks.
• Knowledge of and experience in compliance and regulatory matters, including FERC Standards of Conduct and market abuse regulations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating legal principles to business teams and those with non-legal backgrounds.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks with attention to detail and ability to be a self-starter.