Pjm Interconnection - Audubon, PA
posted 22 days ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Audubon, PA
Utilities
About the position
The Sr. Counsel will play a critical role in supporting PJM's regulatory strategies and communications with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This position involves managing legal resources, engaging in regulatory practice, and advising executive management on legal matters affecting PJM's operations. The role requires a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and the ability to produce high-quality legal documents and advocacy before the Commission.
Responsibilities
- Analyze, interpret, advise and provide recommendations on legal matters involving PJM.
- Responsible for formal advocacy before the Commission; custodian of all formal communications made to the Commission.
- Draft, edit, and electronically file PJM pleadings, including interventions and compliance filings.
- Direct and manage outside counsel in drafting PJM pleadings and during discovery and hearing phases of adversarial proceedings.
- Organize arguments and approaches with outside counsel for substantial Commission proceedings.
- Review, edit, and revise draft pleadings prepared by outside counsel.
- Collect input from business clients on draft pleadings and coordinate responses to outside counsel.
- Appear as counsel of record on PJM matters before the Commission.
- Coordinate responses to discovery requests and propound discovery on PJM's behalf.
- Attend Commission hearings, settlement conferences, and technical conferences.
- Monitor Commission decision-making that may impact PJM business.
- Coordinate litigation proceedings in local, state, and federal courts involving PJM.
- Act as a liaison on regulatory and legal issues with PJM stakeholders.
- Counsel and advise management on tariff compliance and regulatory issues.
- Participate in discussions to develop policies affecting PJM.
- Provide legal advice and interpretations of PJM's tariff and governing documents.
Requirements
- JD degree
- 5+ years of work experience
- Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
- Experience with legal research and writing
- Experience in litigation matters
- Experience working with a regulatory agency, law firm, or in a legislative setting.
Nice-to-haves
- MBA, Business Administration
- Experience with PJM Agreements and Tariffs
- Experience with PJM operating agreements and neighboring systems
- Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
- Experience assisting in the preparation and filing of documents in federal or state regulatory proceedings
- Experience with PUC and state regulatory laws, coupled with a general understanding of the electric utility industry.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid
