Counsel, ISO/RTO Compliance

Clearway Energy; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy is seeking a market compliance legal professional to manage ISO/RTO and electric regulatory compliance. Reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory, and will coordinate with Asset Management, Energy Management, and other teams.

The role requires a JD and a minimum of five years in power markets compliance, with strong knowledge of FERC and multiple ISO/RTO tariffs. Hybrid work is available with location in San Diego area and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. are required.
• 5+ years of experience in power markets compliance or electric Regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of FERC and ISO/RTO tariff structures across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Administers ISO/RTO compliance across CAISO, PJM, and other markets.
• Maintains internal controls and deadlines for compliance requirements.
• Documents evidence of compliance and prepares certifications.
• Collaborates with External Affairs to monitor regulatory changes and impact.
• Coordinates with Energy Management on market rule changes.

Skills

Power markets compliance

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Clearway Energy Group is seeking a market compliance legal professional to administer, facilitate, and manage the organization’s compliance with ISO/RTO market and electric regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory, this role serves as a primary point of contact for Clearway on ISO/RTO compliance matters and works closely with stakeholders across the organization, including Asset Management, Energy Management, Business Development, Electric Regulatory Compliance, External Affairs, Construction, Operations, and Engineering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Administers, facilitates, and manages compliance with ISO/RTO requirements across CAISO, PJM, SPP, MISO, ISO-NE, NYISO, and ERCOT, including market registration requirements, submittals and updates, onboarding of new projects and newly acquired sites, and annual or periodic certifications.
• Administers, facilitates, and manages Clearway’s compliance procedures and other internal controls and preventive measures designed to support adherence to ISO/RTO compliance requirements, and tracks related deadlines.
• Administers, facilitates, and manages the documentation and evidence required to demonstrate compliance with ISO/RTO requirements.
• Collaborates with Clearway’s External Affairs team to monitor changes in ISO/RTO requirements and market rules, assesses the business impact to Clearway, and maintains current knowledge of ISO/RTO developments to help identify new or changing regulations and requirements; coordinates and communicates with relevant internal stakeholders, functional groups, and subject matter experts as needed.
• Collaborates with the Energy Management team on market rule and design changes that impact Clearway.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor (J.D.) are required.
• At least five years of experience in power markets compliance, electric regulatory compliance, or market operations.
• Knowledge of FERC and ISO/RTO tariff structures across multiple markets.
• Experience with renewable energy assets and generator interconnection rules and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative to accomplish tasks quickly and accurately with minimal direction or supervision.
• Strong team orientation, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions to complete projects.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing job requirements.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate, coordinate, and lead work teams.

What Would Be Nice

• Specialized experience in CAISO and PJM markets.

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$155,000 - $215,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website .

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equalemploymentlaws , ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.