Deputy General Counsel

About the role

At MISO, we’re committed to innovation, reliability, and collaboration. Join a team where your legal expertise will directly support the future of energy markets and grid reliability. MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans. Operating the electric grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future—it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction and vision for the regulatory legal team in collaboration with senior legal leaders.
• Provide executive leadership, guidance, and oversight to regulatory attorneys, ensuring high-quality legal counsel aligned with business priorities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop regulatory attorneys and high-potential employees.
• Partner with business leaders to support decision-making, manage complex regulatory matters, and ensure cross-functional collaboration.
• Advise on the impact of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and administrative rulings.
• Lead relationships with outside counsel and coordinate legal strategies.
• Oversee preparation and support for subject matter experts, legal staff, and executive leadership on critical regulatory issues.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, influence outcomes, and proactively address regulatory and internal issues.
• Provide leadership in litigation strategy, including discovery and legal hold processes.
• Work closely with MISO leadership and the Board of Directors to support organizational oversight and governance.
• Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and alignment with corporate initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal, Law, Business, Finance, Operations Management, or related field (required).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and license to practice law in any U.S. state or D.C. (required).
• Indiana licensure required within 18 months of hire.
• 15+ years of relevant technical work experience (17+ preferred).
• 12+ years of management experience (20+ preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation, litigation, administrative, or energy law (required).
• Extensive experience in regulatory and administrative law.

Skills

• Deep industry knowledge, especially in energy and utility regulation.
• Strong understanding of compliance, legal administration, budgeting, and outside counsel management.
• Advanced legal writing, research, negotiation, and trend analysis capabilities.
• Experience counseling clients in highly regulated fields preferred.

Pay

The base salary compensation range for this role is $265,000 – $295,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on factors including but not limited to location, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience. The position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.