Regulatory Counsel

Responsibilities

• Advise on federal, regional, and provincial/state regulatory frameworks governing the development, ownership, and operation of electric generation and transmission assets
• Provide day-to-day counsel on FERC regulations (including EWG, QF and Standards of Conduct), compliance programs, internal policies, training and audits
• Support development and commercial teams on interconnection, transmission service, and market participation strategies across U.S. and Canadian markets
• Interpret and advise on RTO/ISO tariffs and market rules (e.g., ERCOT, PJM, MISO, CAISO, NYISO, ISO-NE) and emerging regulatory developments
• Provide regulatory input into commercial arrangements, including PPAs, LGIAs, transmission service agreements, trading agreements and asset management structures
• Advises on commodity trading arrangements and energy market risk allocation and mitigation, including Dodd-Frank and CFTC
• Support energy regulatory aspects of the due diligence and acquisition of electric power generation and transmission assets and businesses
• Lead and manage regulatory filings, proceedings, and stakeholder engagement, including interactions with FERC, RTOs/ISOs and Canadian regulatory bodies
• Partner cross-functionally with Development, Commercial, Energy Management, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance and Operations teams
• Cook up and manage external counsel (including top-tier energy regulatory firms) on complex or strategic matters

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7–12+ years of experience in energy regulatory law
• Top-tier law firm training in energy regulatory or project development matters
• In-house legal experience at a reputable company
• Deep, practical expertise in: FERC regulations and Federal Power Act, FERC Standards of Conduct (required), RTO/ISO market rules and transmission frameworks
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance

Preferred Experience

• Supporting renewable energy platforms (wind, solar, storage)
• Familiarity with Canadian regulatory regimes
• Experience with NERC compliance and enforcement matters