Senior Regulatory Counsel - FERC & Energy Markets

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

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.