Senior Regulatory Counsel, Energy Regulation & Compliance

Electric Reliability Council of Texas; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 196,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) seeks a Senior Regulatory Counsel to join the Regulatory Team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on state and federal electric industry regulation, with significant responsibilities in advising, commenting, and policy development.

Ideal candidates will have extensive regulatory experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in handling PUCT, FERC, and NERC matters. Travel and on-site presence in Austin are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Regulatory and legislative matters experience.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to advise on regulatory policy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to assess regulatory changes effects on ERCOT operations and markets.
• Develop and submit comments on proposed rules, standards, and legislation.
• Provide counsel on impact of rules and legislation to ERCOT employees.
• Assist in drafting changes to ERCOT protocols and operating guides to implement policy.
• Advise on NERC audits and compliance activities.
• Interpret requirements in ERCOT documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate important initiatives with PUCT staff and executives.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) seeks a Senior Regulatory Counsel to join the Regulatory Team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on state and federal electric industry regulation, with significant responsibilities in advising, commenting, and policy development.

Ideal candidates will have extensive regulatory experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in handling PUCT, FERC, and NERC matters. Travel and on-site presence in Austin are expected as needed.