Senior Regulatory Counsel: Power & Utilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

401K match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks an experienced Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory to support its vertically integrated operating companies in IRP and CPCN matters and related regulatory proceedings. You will draft positions, advise on legislation, and coordinate with in-house and outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires eight plus years of regulatory legal experience, an active law license in at least one listed jurisdiction, and a JD with a strong

Qualifications

• Eight plus years of experience as a practicing regulatory attorney in private practice or corporate legal department.
• Active license to practice law in at least one of the AEP jurisdictions (VA, WV, IN, OK, LA) or Ohio.
• Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and appropriate legal advice regarding the Company’s interests.
• Review proposed legislation and regulations and help formulate the Company’s positions.
• Assist in preparing and litigating IRPs and CPCNs before state regulatory commissions.
• Coordinate with in-house and outside counsel, and manage outside resources as needed.
• Apply knowledge of AEP’s competitive positions to reduce regulatory risk while supporting business objectives.
• Adhere to ethical standards and the Company’s Principles of Business Conduct.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory law

Legal advice

Legislation review

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

American Electric Power seeks an experienced Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel – Regulatory to support its vertically integrated operating companies in IRP and CPCN matters and related regulatory proceedings. You will draft positions, advise on legislation, and coordinate with in-house and outside counsel across multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires eight plus years of regulatory legal experience, an active law license in at least one listed jurisdiction, and a JD with a strong