Corporate Counsel/Senior Corp Counsel

Ameren • Saint Louis, MO

5d

About The Position

The Corporate Counsel will assist Ameren regulated subsidiaries in matters concerning utility regulation, primarily state regulatory matters in Illinois. This position requires the ability to work relatively independently and to offer competent counsel in matters concerning utility regulation. The person selected will join a team that works together to address a high volume of legal and regulatory matters and is dedicated to achieving successful resolutions to these matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required.
• Ten or more years of experience in state utility regulatory advocacy in private practice, corporate legal department or related government agency required (for Sr. Corp Counsel).
• Five or more years of experience in state utility regulatory advocacy in private practice, corporate legal department or related government agency required (for Corporate Counsel).
• Experience related to government and administrative matters is preferred.
• Candidate must be admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong organizational, time management, oral advocacy and written communication skills.
• Proficiency and diligence to advance matters including docketed proceedings independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team.
• Agility and organizational skills to manage numerous and sometimes competing responsibilities of varying urgency and criticality within a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in legal research, Lexis or Westlaw and other applicable research services.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure in Illinois preferred.
• Experience in handling accounting matters related to regulation and rates, rate cases generally, rate design matters, energy efficiency dockets, and/or transmission siting proceedings would be valued.
• Proficiency in the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ameren subsidiaries in administrative dockets before the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC") and other state and federal administrative agencies
• Support internal clients concerning cases pending before the ICC and other state and federal agencies
• Counsel clients concerning legal matters affecting regulated utility operations in Illinois and surrounding jurisdictions
• Supervise and manage outside consultants and attorneys
• Represent Ameren subsidiaries in negotiated proceedings
• Represent Ameren subsidiaries in matters concerning local government ordinances and regulations
• Support Ameren subsidiaries in assessing legal risks concerning proposed or pending legislation or regulations

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree