ETT Director Regulatory Affairs & Legal

American Electric Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401K match

Pension plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs & Legal in Austin, TX to lead regulatory initiatives and provide expert legal support on regulatory, legislative, and policy matters. You will manage filings, rate cases, and compliance while guiding a team of regulatory professionals.

The role interacts with regulators, industry groups, and external counsel to shape regulatory strategy and mitigate risk. A JD and active U.S.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar license.
• Minimum 7 years in regulatory affairs, legal, or public policy.
• Experience in utilities, energy regulation, rate cases, and compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory initiatives supporting corporate, financial, operational and customer objectives.
• Manage regulatory filings, rate cases, cost recovery mechanisms, and settlements support.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory, legislative, and policy matters.
• Build relationships with regulatory commissions, industry groups, and external counsel.
• Monitor regulatory, legislative, and policy developments and communicate business impacts to leadership.
• Oversee preparation of regulatory filings, testimony, interrogatories, memoranda, and related materials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop regulatory affairs and legal professionals.
• Support business initiatives and infrastructure investments through regulatory planning and advocacy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify and mitigate regulatory risks.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Regulatory filings

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Legal counsel

Rate case experience

Team leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-19-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Director Regulatory Affairs & Legal leads regulatory affairs activities and provides legal support on regulatory, legislative, and policy matters. This role is responsible for managing regulatory filings, supporting rate case activities, monitoring regulatory developments, and providing counsel to business leaders on compliance and regulatory risks.

The Director partners with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and external counsel to support regulatory outcomes that align with business, operational, and customer objectives. This position leads a team responsible for regulatory and legal activities and contributes to the development and execution of regulatory strategies.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development and execution of regulatory initiatives that support corporate, financial, operational, and customer objectives.
• Manage regulatory filings, rate case activities, cost recovery mechanisms, and settlement support efforts.
• Provide legal guidance and counsel on regulatory, legislative, and policy matters.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory commissions, regulatory staff, industry groups, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor and evaluate regulatory, legislative, and policy developments and communicate business impacts to leadership.
• Oversee preparation of regulatory filings, testimony, interrogatory responses, legal memoranda, and related materials.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Lead, coach, and develop regulatory affairs and legal professionals.
• Support business initiatives and infrastructure investments through effective regulatory planning and advocacy.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and legal teams to identify and mitigate regulatory risks.

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (required).
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain admission in applicable jurisdictions (required).

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, legal, public policy, or related functions.

Other Must Haves:

• Experience in the utility, energy, or related regulated industry.
• Experience supporting rate cases, regulatory filings, or compliance programs.
• Background in government affairs, legislative processes, or public policy.

• Experience working with external counsel and regulatory stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and administrative law.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and legal issues and translate them into business recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to balance regulatory, legal, operational, and business considerations.

Where You’ll Work:

• On-Site at ETT in Austin, TX

What You’ll Get:

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-011

Compensation Range:

$160,434.00 - $208,565.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.