American Electric Power

Assistant Gen Counsel / Senior Counsel - FERC

American Electric Power • $188K — $301K *
Richmond, VA 23223In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required.
  • 6+ years of experience in electric utility or energy sector, preferably in legal roles.
  • 8+ years of legal experience with at least 4 years focused on FERC matters.
  • FERC-related legal experience with law firms or regulatory bodies.
  • Active license to practice law in the relevant state.

Responsibilities

  • Lead legal matters before the FERC involving rate, policy, transactional, and compliance efforts.
  • Advise on regulatory matters affecting transmission and competitive generation projects.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to manage FERC regulatory proceedings and risk assessments.
  • Prepare and present legal documents including briefs, motions, and testimonials for regulatory hearings.
  • Provide legal assessments and recommendations on federal energy regulatory statutes.

Benefits

  • Base salary and annual bonus structure.
  • Long-term incentive opportunities.
  • 401K match available for retirement savings.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting overall employee well-being.
  • AEP Pension plan for additional financial security.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
09-28-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The Senior Counsel/Assistant General Counsel - FERC will lead all aspects of AEP's practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including rate, policy, transactional and compliance matters, with an emphasis on transmission policy and RTO matters. The requirements of the position include drafting, reviewing, preparing, analyzing, filing and presenting such things as comments, briefs, testimony, legal opinions and other documentation required in federal or state regulatory proceedings. Includes coordinating with and rendering legal advice to company management related to federal energy regulatory matters, including transmission, NERC and regional transmission organization (RTO) policy. The position also involves representing the company in RTO stakeholder matters in PJM, SPP and MISO. The position includes guidance on transmission related policy matters and legal work related to competitive generation projects and bidding.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Support federal energy regulatory activities by rendering legal advice to company representatives, including the Transmission and RTO/Policy organizations. Candidates should have experience with federal regulatory matters, including representation in electric matters before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs).
  • Support company regulatory, legal, finance, operations and other departments with responding to questions regarding interconnection, transmission, generation, FERC rate and other regulatory matters.
  • In collaboration with FERC/RTO Policy, Federal Affairs, and Regulatory groups, advise on regulatory matters under the jurisdiction of the FERC with primary emphasis on the Federal Power Act, Department of Energy Organization Act and State regulatory matters affecting or affected by the jurisdiction of the FERC.
  • As it regards federal energy regulatory matters, coordinate efforts with other internal teams to propose appropriate risk management, identify critical risk issues and make recommendations.
  • Provide legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations, and representation on a wide range of legal issues involving federal energy regulatory statutes, regulations and other legal authority, as well as corporate policies.


What We're Looking For:

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate.


Senior Counsel Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector.
  • FERC-related legal experience preferably with a law firm, corporate legal department, or on the staff of a rate regulatory body, such as FERC or a state regulatory agency.


Assistant General Counsel Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, including at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney on FERC matters.
  • FERC-related legal experience preferably with a law firm, corporate legal department, or on the staff of a rate regulatory body, such as FERC or a state regulatory agency.


Certifications/Licenses:
  • Active license to practice law in state in which position is located.


Other Must Haves:

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
  • Understanding of legal and regulatory issues relating to electric utilities.
  • Understanding of federal energy regulation of Transmission and RTOs, including experience representing or working closely with Transmission Owners.
  • Ability to manage FERC regulatory proceedings, tariff filings, and rulemakings.
  • Experience with (a) preparing briefs, motions, case evaluation summaries and other documents as required by the nature of a case, (b) helping prepare witnesses for testimony, (c) conducting hearings in federal and/or administrative courts, and (d) preparing filings before FERC and/or state public utility commissions and other government bodies related to corporate matters.

Communication Skills:
  • Excellent advocacy, negotiation and written communication skills.
  • Ability to promote teamwork and build relationships within the legal and business unit teams get work accomplished
  • Ability to relate to many different constituencies in a positive, proactive manner that will engender confidence from company management, employees, public utilities commissions and other industry groups.
  • Problem solver coupled with good conflict resolution skills.
  • Ability for initiative and working independently of direct supervision


Where You'll Work:
  • On-Site in Washington DC, Columbus, OH, Richmond, VA or Austin, TX locations


What You'll Get:
  • Base salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive
  • 401K match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.


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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-012

Compensation Range:

$188,524.00 - $301,636.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
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