Deputy General Counsel

Midcontinent-Independent-System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 265,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation time

Sick time

Bonuses eligible

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) is seeking a seasoned regulatory attorney to lead and shape the strategic direction of our regulatory legal team. You will mentor attorneys, collaborate with business leaders, and guide cross-functional decision-making on complex regulatory matters.

This role requires extensive experience in utility regulation and energy law, strong leadership, and a proven track record in coordinating outside counsel and governance activities.

Qualifications

• JD and license to practice law in any U.S. state or D.C. and Indiana licensure within 18 months.
• 15+ years in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation or energy law.
• 12+ years of management experience leading regulatory attorneys and staff.
• Extensive experience in regulatory and administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction and vision for the regulatory legal team with senior leaders.
• Provide executive leadership, guidance, and oversight to regulatory attorneys.
• Mentor and develop regulatory attorneys and high-potential staff.
• Partner with business leaders to support decision-making on complex regulatory matters.
• Advise on impact of laws and regulatory decisions across jurisdictions.
• Lead relationships with outside counsel and coordinate legal strategies.
• Oversee preparation for experts, staff, and executives on regulatory issues.
• Navigate stakeholder environments and influence outcomes.
• Provide leadership in litigation strategy and discovery processes.
• Support governance and oversight with MISO leadership and Board.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Regulatory law

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Legal writing

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor's degree (Legal, Law, Business, Finance, Operations Management)

Indiana licensure within 18 months

Job description

Indiana
720 City Center Drive
Carmel, IN 46032, USA

Indiana
720 City Center Drive
Carmel, IN 46032, USA

• Shape the strategic direction and vision for the regulatory legal team in collaboration with senior legal leaders.
• Provide executive leadership, guidance, and oversight to regulatory attorneys, ensuring high‑quality legal counsel aligned with business priorities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop regulatory attorneys and high‑potential employees.
• Partner with business leaders to support decision‑making, manage complex regulatory matters, and ensure cross‑functional collaboration.
• Advise on the impact of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and administrative rulings.
• Lead relationships with outside counsel and coordinate legal strategies.
• Oversee preparation and support for subject matter experts, legal staff, and executive leadership on critical regulatory issues.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, influence outcomes, and proactively address regulatory and internal issues.
• Provide leadership in litigation strategy, including discovery and legal hold processes.
• Work closely with MISO leadership and the Board of Directors to support organizational oversight and governance.
• Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and alignment with corporate initiatives.

• Deep industry knowledge, especially in energy and utility regulation.
• Strong understanding of compliance, legal administration, budgeting, and outside counsel management.
• Advanced legal writing, research, negotiation, and trend analysis capabilities.
• Experience counseling clients in highly regulated fields preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal, Law, Business, Finance, Operations Management, or related field (required).
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and license to practice law in any U.S. state or D.C. (required).
• Indiana licensure required within 18 months of hire.
• 15+ years of relevant technical work experience (17+ preferred).
• 12+ years of management experience (20+ preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation, litigation, administrative, or energy law (required).
• Extensive experience in regulatory and administrative law.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $265,000 – $295,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.

Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

Why MISO

At MISO, we’re committed to innovation, reliability, and collaboration. Join a team where your legal expertise will directly support the future of energy markets and grid reliability.

MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million Americans.

Operating the electric grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Bachelors or better in Finance or related field.

Bachelors or better in Law (JD) or related field.

Experience

Required

15 years:

15 years:

experience in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation, litigation, administrative, or energy law

12 years:

15 years:

15 years:

relevant technical work experience

Licenses & Certifications

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