Assistant General Counsel (FERC)

Job Posting End Date

08-18-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The 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. 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.

Job Description What You'll Do:

- Support federal energy regulatory activities by rendering legal advice to company representatives. 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.

Experience:

- Eight plus years’ experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or in a corporate legal department, including at least 5 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 (Washington, DC or Ohio). For Ohio, eligibility to practice in Ohio corporate section is also acceptable.

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.

- 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 or at AEP Headquarters in Columbus, OH or location

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data Compensation Grade:

SP20-012

Compensation Range:

$183,033.00-237,941.50 USD

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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