Regulatory Counsel

ISO New England•Holyoke, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ISO New England (Company) seeks an attorney to provide legal counsel on the Company’s development and administration of New England’s wholesale electricity markets. The attorney will play an integral role in supporting the Company’s regulatory strategy before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), other agencies and courts, in support of Company initiatives to adapt its markets to an evolving energy landscape.

Requirements

Three (3) to five (5) years of prior experience as an Attorney in a law firm, corporation or governmental agency
Knowledge of the energy industry and energy/regulatory practice, along with the requisite experience, to enable representation of the Company in the areas of market development, market operations, and compliance
An interest in helping to change the energy landscape in the face of rapidly changing state and federal energy policies
Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
Juris Doctor Degree
Eligible for or licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel to business partners on New England’s wholesale energy market design, market implementation issues and regulatory compliance, to address New England’s rapidly changing energy landscape.
Work collaboratively with a team of Company experts on wholesale energy market design initiatives, providing insight and guidance to experts on relevant legal precedent and regulatory risks, as well as strategic analysis of such initiatives informed by your legal experience in the industry.
Support business partners in the regional stakeholder processes on wholesale market design and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Support the filing and defense of the Company’s wholesale market design initiatives through the FERC regulatory process, working closely with business partners in the development of filing strategies and the drafting of filing materials and responsive pleadings.
Advise and support business partners on the Company’s participation at FERC Technical Conferences, and draft comments and support related to compliance initiatives stemming from FERC rulemakings.