Deputy General Counsel

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc.; Carmel, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation and Sick Time

Safe time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. is seeking a seasoned regulatory leader to shape the strategic direction for its regulatory legal team in collaboration with senior legal leaders.

You will provide executive guidance to regulatory attorneys and ensure high-quality counsel aligned with business priorities. You will mentor, coach, and develop attorneys, partner with business leaders on decision-making, and oversee complex regulatory matters across local, state, and federal law.

Qualifications

• JD and license to practice law in any U.S. state or D.C.
• Indiana licensure required within 18 months of hire.
• 15+ years of relevant regulatory/legal work in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation, litigation, administrative, or energy law.
• 12+ years of management experience.
• 15+ years of experience in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation, litigation, administrative, or energy law.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory expertise

Legal writing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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.

Technical Expertise

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.

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Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Finance

Bachelors or better in Business Administration

Bachelors or better in Law (JD)

Experience

Required

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

12 years: management experience

15 years: relevant technical work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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