Senior Corporate Counsel - Regulatory

Electric Reliability Council of Texas • Austin, TX

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
• Bachelor's Degree: Any discipline (Required)
• Juris doctorate from accredited law school (Required)
• Admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas (Required)
• 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
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence

Nice To Haves

• 8+ years of experience preferred
• Experience with Texas and/or federal regulation of the electric power industry

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior