Attorney I

New York ISO•Rensselaer, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on over 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines and dispatches power from hundreds of generating units across the state. The NYISO utilizes cutting-edge technology to operate a reliable electricity system, manage competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and plan for New York's energy future. The NYISO's Legal department is seeking to hire a full-time Attorney I. Attorneys in this role will assist in providing legal assessments, interpretations, and recommendations to internal NYISO clients concerning NYISO policies, federal and state statutes, court and regulatory agency orders, regulations, and contractual obligations. They will advise and prepare legal documents for NYISO clients on matters related to energy and other legal areas, under the guidance of a Senior Attorney. This Attorney will also support the Senior Compliance Attorney with issues pertaining to the NYISO's corporate compliance program, including matters under the Code of Conduct and related to NERC, NPCC, NYSRC, NAESB, confidentiality, and CEII. This includes managing litigation, document holds, and processing data requests.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
Excellent academic credentials required.
Three years of significant related experience practicing before FERC or a state regulatory commission on energy matters; experience at an ISO/RTO, public utility, energy marketing company or a legal position at a state Public Service Commission (PSC); or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
License to practice law required.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex documents.
Ability to write and effectively edit legal documents, contracts, speeches, presentations and articles.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to NYISO stakeholders, government representatives, management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and internet programs.
Proficient in legal research tools and programs.

Nice To Haves

Admission to Bar in New York and the District of Columbia desired.
Recent law school graduates with exceptional academic credentials may be considered.

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings and assist with the drafting of more complex pleadings for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC), including tariff amendments, answers to comments, waiver requests and applications.
Provide support to internal NYISO clients on matters before the NYISO’s shared governance process, including the review of presentations and other meeting materials.
Assist with the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts and appellate briefs.
Assist with representing the NYISO in regulatory proceedings, formal hearings, and rulemakings before administrative agencies and bodies including the FERC, NYPSC, North American Electric Reliability Company, North American Energy Standards Board, Northeast Power Coordinating Council and New York State Reliability Council.
Conduct research regarding laws, rulings and regulations. Assist with providing advice to NYISO clients regarding same.
Confer with colleagues with specialty in areas of law and NYISO market design, electric utility planning or electric utility operation personnel to help develop NYISO position or legal strategy.
Review, interpret and propose modifications to NYISO and department policies to protect NYISO interests and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.
Represent legal department at internal NYISO committees as requested.
Gather evidence and information for management decision making.
Assist with negotiation of contracts with vendors, or of agreements with neighboring regions.
Conduct research regarding proposed legislation that might affect the organization.
May specialize in specific area of law or specific aspects of the NYISO’s business.