Senior Counsel - Energy Regulatory (FERC/PJM/MISO)

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an experienced attorney with deep expertise in federal energy regulatory matters, focusing on FERC proceedings impacting PJM and MISO. The role provides strategic counsel on market rules, transmission planning, cost allocation, interconnection, rate filings, and compliance, collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Policy, Transmission, and commercial teams.

The Senior Counsel will manage legal risk, draft pleadings and comments, and engage with outside counsel and industry

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• At least 3 years of relevant legal experience, including FERC or wholesale electricity market matters.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on matters before FERC affecting PJM and MISO interests, including Section 205 filings, Section 206 complaints, compliance filings, technical conferences, and related settlements.
• Lead and manage assigned FERC dockets and related appellate matters, drafting pleadings and comments, developing evidentiary strategy, coordinating reviews, and directing outside counsel.
• Advise on PJM/MISO tariff changes impacting transmission owners/affiliates, including planning, cost allocation, interconnection reforms, and queue processes.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Policy, and technical teams on regional planning, cost allocation, large load integration, and interregional coordination.
• Provide risk assessment and recommendations on regulatory developments, tariff revisions, orders, rulemakings, and decisions affecting PJM/MISO and wholesale markets.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders on joint filings and advocacy positions; support executive engagement for high-impact matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements supporting PJM/MISO activities (cost recovery, interconnection, confidentiality).
• Support data requests, audits, and formula rate updates; maintain internal controls and compliance filings.
• Develop relationships across the Company to deliver timely, practical solutions on regulatory issues.
• Lead cross-functional teams and special projects affecting PJM and MISO; stay informed on industry developments.

Skills

FERC experience

Wholesale electricity markets

Regulatory counsel

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking an experienced attorney with deep expertise in federal energy regulatory matters, focusing on FERC proceedings impacting PJM and MISO. The role provides strategic counsel on market rules, transmission planning, cost allocation, interconnection, rate filings, and compliance, collaborating with Regulatory Affairs, Policy, Transmission, and commercial teams.

The Senior Counsel will manage legal risk, draft pleadings and comments, and engage with outside counsel and industry