Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel- Regulatory

American Electric Power; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Long-term Incentive

401 Match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks a Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel in Austin, TX to provide expert legal guidance across a broad range of issues. You will work closely with Regulatory teams, draft and negotiate contracts, manage risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You will represent AEP Texas in regulatory proceedings, advise on business initiatives, and lead major project negotiations while coordinating with external counsel when needed.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited US law school.
• Active license to practice law in TX.
• 7+ years of legal experience, preferably in energy sector.
• Experience in regulatory proceedings before PUC/FERC and state commissions.

Responsibilities

• Represent AEP Texas in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission.
• Provide strategic legal advice on business initiatives.
• Lead contract negotiations for major projects and provide strategic legal guidance.
• Oversee compliance programs with agencies such as FERC and state public utility commissions.
• Represent regulated subsidiaries in proceedings before federal or state regulatory agencies.
• Manage litigation processes and coordinate with outside counsel on significant disputes.
• Develop training and compliance programs for employees related to industry regulations.

Skills

Regulatory law

Contract negotiations

Legal advice

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-12-2026

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

Job Summary

The Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel will provide expert legal advice and guidance to the organization on a wide range of legal issues. This role will work closely with various departments, primarily Regulatory, to support business objectives. This role may involve drafting and negotiating contracts; handling transactions, drafting testimony, appearance before regulatory bodies, discovery requests and responses, pleadings, and briefs; managing legal risks; and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel may also represent the company in legal proceedings and meetings with external parties.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Represent AEP Texas in proceedings before the Public Utility Commission.


• Provide strategic legal advice on business initiatives.


• Lead contract negotiations for major projects and provide strategic legal advice on business initiatives.


• Oversee compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements from agencies such as the FERC and state public utility commissions.


• Represent regulated subsidiaries in proceedings before federal or state regulatory agencies.


• Manage litigation processes and coordinate with outside legal counsel on significant disputes.


• Develop training and compliance programs for employees related to industry regulations and best practices.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of legal strategies with business objectives.

What We're Looking For:

Senior Counsel:

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school

Experience:

• 7+ years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector.

Assistant General Counsel:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate.

Experience:

• Eight plus years of experience as a practicing regulatory attorney in private practice or in a corporate legal department.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Active license to practice law in TX.

Where You'll Work:

• On-Site in Austin, TX.

What You'll Get: (Grade level depends on skills and experience)

• Base salary


• Annual bonus


• Long-term Incentive


• 401 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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-011

Compensation Range:

$160,434.00 - $245,079.00

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.

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