Senior Regulatory Counsel & Strategy Leader

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc.; Carmel, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 265,000 - 295,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation and Sick Time

Safe time

Job summary

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. is seeking a seasoned regulatory leader to shape the strategic direction for its regulatory legal team in collaboration with senior legal leaders.

You will provide executive guidance to regulatory attorneys and ensure high-quality counsel aligned with business priorities. You will mentor, coach, and develop attorneys, partner with business leaders on decision-making, and oversee complex regulatory matters across local, state, and federal law.

Qualifications

• JD and license to practice law in any U.S. state or D.C.
• Indiana licensure required within 18 months of hire.
• 15+ years of relevant regulatory/legal work in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation, litigation, administrative, or energy law.
• 12+ years of management experience.
• 15+ years of experience in corporate environments, government, or law firms focused on utility regulation, litigation, administrative, or energy law.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic direction and vision for the regulatory legal team in collaboration with senior legal leaders.
• Provide executive leadership, guidance, and oversight to regulatory attorneys, ensuring high-quality legal counsel aligned with business priorities.
• Mentor, coach, and develop regulatory attorneys and high-potential employees.
• Partner with business leaders to support decision-making, manage complex regulatory matters, and ensure cross-functional collaboration.
• Advise on the impact of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and administrative rulings.
• Lead relationships with outside counsel and coordinate legal strategies.
• Oversee preparation and support for subject matter experts, legal staff, and executive leadership on critical regulatory issues.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, influence outcomes, and proactively address regulatory and internal issues.
• Provide leadership in litigation strategy, including discovery and legal hold processes.
• Work closely with MISO leadership and the Board of Directors to support organizational oversight and governance.
• Promote knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and alignment with corporate initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory expertise

Legal writing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. is seeking a seasoned regulatory leader to shape the strategic direction for its regulatory legal team in collaboration with senior legal leaders.

You will provide executive guidance to regulatory attorneys and ensure high-quality counsel aligned with business priorities. You will mentor, coach, and develop attorneys, partner with business leaders on decision-making, and oversee complex regulatory matters across local, state, and federal law.