Senior Regulatory Counsel – Energy & Utilities

AEP Texas Company, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term Incentive

401 Match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

AEP Texas Company, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across regulatory and compliance matters in the energy sector.

You will handle proceedings before regulatory bodies, negotiate major contracts, and lead risk management efforts. The role requires a JD from an accredited US law school, a TX bar license, and 7+ to 8+ years of regulatory experience in law firms or corporate legal departments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school.
• Active license to practice law in TX.
• 7+ years of legal experience for Senior Counsel; 8+ years for Assistant General Counsel.
• Experience in the electric utility or energy sector preferred.

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 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 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.

Education

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

Active Texas bar license to practice law

Job description

AEP Texas Company, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across regulatory and compliance matters in the energy sector.

You will handle proceedings before regulatory bodies, negotiate major contracts, and lead risk management efforts. The role requires a JD from an accredited US law school, a TX bar license, and 7+ to 8+ years of regulatory experience in law firms or corporate legal departments.