FCC State Regulatory Attorney

FirstEnergy•Washington, DC

About The Position

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. The FCC State Regulatory Attorney provides legal advice primarily on pole attachments, joint use of utility infrastructure, broadband deployment, and related matters involving FirstEnergy’s electric operations and the cable, telecommunications, and broadband industries. The attorney works with business units, department lawyers, and outside counsel on regulatory matters, including proceedings before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and state regulatory commissions, with dedicated state regulatory counsel assisting as appropriate. The role advises internal clients on applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, developments, and significant issues, including FCC and state commission rates, regulations, and orders concerning pole attachments and joint use of utility infrastructure. Work includes legal writing, review and analysis, coordination with outside counsel, and independent case management of utility tariff, litigation, and rulemaking proceedings. The FirstEnergy Legal department provides counsel to support legal compliance and business outcomes across legal, regulatory, and commercial matters, and is involved in major activities and initiatives throughout FirstEnergy Corp. FirstEnergy states that it supports workforce diversity and prioritizes workplace and public safety.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an accredited university.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience, including practicing law, legal writing, and handling complex legal matters involving FCC jurisdictional issues related to rates, regulations, and orders concerning pole attachments and joint use of utility infrastructure.
Licensed attorney in good standing.
Solid written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
Strong work ethic, initiative, and organizational skills.
Willingness and ability to understand new topical areas.
Ability to multitask and manage time to meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on complex matters.

Nice To Haves

Membership in the Ohio, West Virginia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and/or Maryland state bar.
Prior experience with state public utility regulation and practice before state utility regulatory commissions.
Electric utility industry experience.

Responsibilities

Handle legal and regulatory matters before the FCC, state utility commissions, and appellate courts.
Work on complex regulatory matters with attorneys, business units, and outside counsel.
Manage aspects of multiple ongoing cases and matters simultaneously.
Draft and review legal pleadings and business documents.
Represent the Company in negotiations, mediation, and litigation involving attaching-entity disputes.
Provide legal support, strategic advice, and business advice to FirstEnergy business units on FCC and state regulatory matters.
Assist with, handle, and manage regulatory matters before the FCC and various state public utility regulatory agencies, as applicable.
Work on litigated matters and administrative rulemaking proceedings.
Advise internal clients on relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, developments, and issues concerning pole attachments and joint use of utility infrastructure.
Independently manage relevant utility tariff, litigation, and rulemaking proceedings, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.