Corporate Counsel - FERC Rates

MRINetwork; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Our client, a large multi-state investor-owned electric utility, seeks a Corporate Counsel to advise on FERC transmission ratemaking and represent the company before FERC. The role involves regulatory accounting, cost-of-service issues, and managing outside counsel in proceedings.

Requirements include a J.D. from an accredited university, active bar membership, and 10–15 years of regulatory ratemaking/litigation experience, with strong APA knowledge and independent work ability.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited university.
• Bar admission in at least one state.

Responsibilities

• Advise on 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 APA matters and appellate strategy.
• Collaborate with internal teams, consultants and outside counsel.
• Provide legal, strategic, and business advice to support transmission utilities.

Education

J.D. from an accredited university

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