Corporate Counsel

Variant Partners; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy seeks a highly experienced Corporate Counsel to advise on FERC transmission rates and related regulatory matters. The role involves leading regulatory litigation strategy and coordinating with internal teams to design formulas and tariff recoveries.

The candidate should have a J.D. from an accredited university and be admitted to at least one state bar, with 10–15 years in regulatory ratemaking and litigation, including FERC experience.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited university.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• 10–15 years of regulatory ratemaking/litigation experience; FERC experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Administrative Procedure Act and federal utility law.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle federal public utility regulatory matters with emphasis on FERC transmission ratemaking.
• Advise internal clients on regulatory accounting, formula rate design, transmission incentives, and tariff recovery.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents related to Administrative Procedure Act matters and appellate strategy.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, consultants, and external counsel.
• Provide legal, strategic, and business advice to support FirstEnergy’s transmission utilities.

Skills

Regulatory ratemaking

Litigation

FERC experience

Education

J.D.

Job description

Corporate Counsel – FERC Transmission Rates

Our client, a large, multi-state investor-owned electric utility, is looking to build their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on transmission ratemaking issues and representing the company’s transmission business before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”).

Why work here?

• An opportunity to join one of the largest Midwest-based electric utilities serving over six million customers
• High-impact role advising on transmission rates, regulatory accounting, and cost-of-service issues
• Lead complex litigation and manage outside counsel in FERC proceedings and appellate litigation
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including a pension, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement

What you’ll do:

• Handle legal matters involving federal public utility regulatory law with emphasis on FERC transmission ratemaking
• Advise internal clients on regulatory accounting, formula rate design, transmission incentives, and tariff recovery
• Conduct legal research and draft documents related to Administrative Procedure Act matters and appellate strategy
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, consultants, and external counsel
• Provide legal, strategic, and business advice to support FirstEnergy’s transmission utilities

What you will need:

• J.D. from an accredited university
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar
• 10–15 years of regulatory ratemaking/litigation experience; FERC experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of Administrative Procedure Act and federal utility law
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex legal matters