Deputy General Counsel

PJM Interconnection, LLC; Audubon (IA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Vacation and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Adoption benefits

Job summary

PJM Interconnection, LLC seeks a Deputy General Counsel to provide strategic legal leadership across regulatory, commercial, and policy matters. This role advises executive leadership, oversees attorneys, and coordinates with Governmental & Member Services to advance PJM’s priorities before courts, agencies, and legislative bodies in the United States.

The incumbent will manage legal risk, supervise pleadings and testimony, promote ethical compliance, and mentor legal staff while guiding

Qualifications

• JD required with 15+ years of legal leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in electric industry and FERC regulatory matters.
• 10 years in regulatory, commercial, litigation, energy or related legal areas.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership on high-impact legal and regulatory matters.
• Oversee state and federal regulatory policy activities.
• Develop regulatory strategy with PJM and advocate before FERC.
• Prepare pleadings, testimony, position papers, and reports.
• Mentor attorneys and ensure ethical compliance.

Skills

Regulatory law

FERC regulation

Legal leadership

Stakeholder management

Litigation strategy

Policy advocacy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission (PA)

Job description

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid The Deputy General Counsel provides strategic legal leadership and counsel for PJM’s regulatory, commercial, litigation, policy, and stakeholder-related matters. This role advises executive leadership and senior management, oversees attorneys and legal professionals, and coordinates closely with Governmental & Member Services to advance PJM’s legal, regulatory, and advocacy priorities before federal and state courts, regulatory agencies, and legislative bodies. The position is responsible for managing legal risk, supporting regulatory compliance, supervising the preparation of pleadings, testimony, policy reports and position papers, and promoting an ethical environment aligned with PJM’s mission and core values.

Essential Functions

Serves as a trusted legal advisor to the EVP, General Counsel, Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer, executive leadership, and senior management on high-impact legal, regulatory, policy, and business matters. Oversees legal support for state agency relationships and federal, state, and regional legislative and regulatory policy activities. Provides practical counsel on FERC law, policy, and organized wholesale electricity market issues, including matters unique to PJM-administered markets. Partners with Governmental & Member Services and inside and outside counsel to develop regulatory strategy and advocate PJM’s objectives before FERC and other federal forums. Coordinates formal and informal advocacy before FERC and state agencies and supports alignment of state initiatives with PJM’s legal and policy objectives. Develops and reviews reports, policy statements, position papers, pleadings, testimony, and other materials for federal and state legislative and regulatory proceedings. Represents or supports PJM in federal and state courts, regulatory agencies, legislative proceedings, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution matters. Supports relevant industry initiatives and external forums, including EPRI, DHS, and other organizations as appropriate. Engages with PJM members, stakeholders, regulators, and industry groups to support policy development, regulatory advocacy, and consensus-based solutions. Promotes ethical decision-making and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, PJM agreements, tariffs, and PJM’s core values. Leads, mentors, and develops attorneys and legal professionals while fostering teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Reviews and edits work product from internal and external counsel to ensure clear, accurate, and effective advocacy before regulatory and judicial bodies. Maintains deep knowledge of legal, regulatory, and policy issues affecting the electric industry and organized wholesale electricity markets. Solves complex legal and regulatory problems and develops innovative strategies that support sound business outcomes. Responds effectively to inquiries from regulatory agencies, PJM members, industry participants, and legislative stakeholders. Builds credibility with parties that may have competing interests and helps develop consensus-based solutions to complex issues. Works effectively as part of cross-functional leadership teams to achieve organizational results. Plans, prioritizes, and manages multiple complex matters in a fast-paced environment. Communicates complex power system, market, legal, and regulatory concepts clearly for executive, regulatory, industry, and public policy audiences. Works effectively with representatives of varied political, regulatory, industry, and stakeholder groups.

Characteristics and Qualifications

Required: Juris Doctor (JD degree) 15+ years of progressively responsible legal experience, including leadership of attorneys, legal professionals, or cross-functional teams. 5 years of work experience in the electric industry, FERC regulatory matters, or organized wholesale electricity markets. 10 years of work experience practicing law in regulatory, commercial, litigation, energy, or related legal areas. Licensed to practice law and able to be admitted to the State Bar of Pennsylvania. Preferred: MBA, Business Administration Experience with PJM agreements, tariffs, operating agreements, markets, operations, planning functions, neighboring systems, and PJM committee processes.

PJM employees work collaboratively to maintain the reliability of North America’s largest centrally dispatched electric grid and to operate one of the world’s largest competitive wholesale electricity markets. We seek talented candidates who thrive in a diverse, challenging and creative environment where they have opportunities to grow, learn new skills and build a career. Learn more about PJM by visiting the Learning Center. Discover your potential at PJM Interconnection! We are proud of our company’s history, culture and community. As the nation’s largest grid operator, the work we do every day requires every one of us. We recognize and appreciate the different abilities, backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, cultures and needs of each individual. If you're seeking a dynamic and supportive workplace that values innovation and creativity, we invite you to explore opportunities with our team.

Benefits and Compensation

• Medical, vision and dental insurance 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 5% of salary
• Non-elective 401(k) employer contribution
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Business travel and accident insurance
• Child day care referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Adoption benefits recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which has named PJM one of the best adoption-friendly energy and utility companies in America.