Senior Corporate Counsel - Regulatory

ERCOT • Austin, TX • 8h ago

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

JOB SUMMARY

As the independent system operator (ISO) for the power system that serves the majority of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) is responsible for operating and planning the ERCOT transmission grid and administering the ERCOT wholesale power market, among other critical functions.

The ERCOT Legal Department is seeking an attorney to join its regulatory team. The job will focus on state law regulatory, legislative, and policy issues affecting ERCOT. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and experience with Texas and/or federal regulation of the electric power industry.

JOB DUTIES

Reviews and interprets ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides, Operating Procedures and other relevant documents for internal departments and groups and external parties

Performs legal research on issues involving state or federal law relating to ERCOT's functions

Monitors and tracks Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Texas Register, Federal Register and relevant Legislative matters and all applicable other Governmental proceedings

Develops comments regarding proposed changes to the ERCOT Protocols or in PUCT rulemaking proceedings

Contributes to the writing, editing, and publishing of various reports and filings required by PUCT rules

Prepares pleadings and assists with discovery in contested cases pending before PUCT

Participates in audits and other compliance activities as required by internal controls, ERCOT market rules, or state and federal laws, rules, or standards

Review and investigate background facts and information for lawsuits and ethics-related matters

Performs research and analysis in connection with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings initiated by Market Participants, and prepares Position Papers for ADRs

Participates in the preparation of agendas and materials for Board of Directors and Board committee meetings, including recording minutes of all meetings

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Regulatory Corporate Counsel Level 2 - Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements

Sr Regulatory Corporate Counsel - Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements; 8+ years of experience preferred.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree: Any discipline (Required)

Juris doctorate from accredited law school (Required)

CERTIFICATION

Admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas (Required)

WORK LOCATION - Austin, TX:

Employees will be required to be on-site in Austin, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management

On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager

Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence

Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time.

ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.

Expected Salary Range:

$140,730 - $239,214

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