Senior Corporate Counsel

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 184,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. seeks a Sr. Corporate Counsel to support federal and state regulatory functions, including FERC filings, tariff interpretation, and regulatory risk assessment.

You will work with diverse teams to advance business objectives and provide practical legal advice. The role requires a JD and active U.S. license with a plan to obtain Minnesota/Arkansas/Indiana licensure within 18 months, plus 2–3 years’ experience in energy/regulatory law.

Qualifications

• JD and active license in any U.S. state or D.C.
• Must obtain Arkansas, Indiana, and/or Minnesota licensure within 18 months of hire
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience
• Experience in utility, energy, or regulatory law (FERC or state utility experience preferred)
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory documents and draft clear, persuasive communications and filings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

Responsibilities

• Researching and drafting filings for FERC submissions
• Reviewing, interpreting, and revising the MISO Tariff and Business Practices Manuals
• Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on laws, rulings, and regulations
• Collaborating with varied business personnel to support objectives
• Collaborate with employees to ensure effective communication and customer service
• Networking to solve problems and shape outcomes
• Providing general legal support including risk identification and mitigation
• Attending stakeholder meetings and providing real-time legal insights
• Assisting with state regulatory matters as required
• Contributing to special regulatory projects

Skills

Regulatory law

Legal writing

Collaboration

Regulatory filings

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities

As Sr. Corporate Counsel, you will generally support the federal, and potentially some state, regulatory functions of MISO, which may include:

• Researching and drafting filings for submission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Reviewing, interpreting, and revising the MISO Tariff and Business Practices Manuals.
• Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Collaborating and partnering with varied business personnel to evaluate, support, and further business objectives.
• Collaborate with other employees to ensure effective communication, operational excellence, and a high level of customer service, both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Networking and influencing to solve problems and shape outcomes to meet business objectives.
• Providing general legal support to internal subject matter experts, including risk identification and providing solutions for risk mitigation.
• Attending stakeholder meetings and providing real-time legal insights.
• Assisting with state regulatory matters as required.
• Contributing to special projects as required in the regulatory space.

What We’re Looking For

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in any U.S. state or D.C. (Must obtain Arkansas, Indiana, and/or Minnesota licensure, as applicable, within 18 months of hire.)
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience required
• Experience in utility, energy, or regulatory law (FERC or state utility experience preferred).
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory documents and draft clear, persuasive communications and filings.
• Ability to professionally exercise discretion and independent judgement in day-to-day work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with regulatory litigation at the state or federal level not required but welcomed.

Success Looks Like

• Independently making FERC filings within the first year.
• Earning the trust of internal teams as a go-to legal advisor.
• Demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.

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.

Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $184,000-209,000 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.

MISO, What We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)

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 people. Operating the electricity 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

• Post-Baccalaureate Program or better in Law (JD)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Category: Legal

Full-Time