American Electric Power

Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Nuclear)

LocationColumbus, OH
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$183,033-$237,941

About This Job


Job Posting End Date


07-07-2025

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


Job Summary

The position will serve as the lead attorney for all nuclear-related legal and regulatory issues within the utility’s generation portfolio. This role supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of AEP’s existing Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant and provides legal guidance for the licensing, permitting, and construction of new nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors (SMRs). The position requires deep expertise in nuclear regulatory law, including legal issues with a strong understanding of the operational and strategic priorities of a vertically integrated electric utility.


Job Description


What You'll Do:

Serve as the primary legal counsel for nuclear generation operations, ensuring compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and other applicable federal and state laws.
Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to the siting, permitting, and construction of new nuclear facilities and SMRs.
Provide legal support for NRC licensing activities, including license renewals and amendments. Support litigation matters involving plant operations, including spent fuel claims and employee-related matters. Support employee concerns program.
Provide legal consultation and guidance on nuclear export control matters under the jurisdiction of the NRC (Part 110), the National Nuclear Security Administration (Part 810), and the Department of Commerce.
Support contracting matters for the Cook Plant, including service contracts, staff augmentation, warranty claims, contract disputes, and nuclear fuel procurement.
Monitor and interpret changes in nuclear regulatory law and policy, advising internal stakeholders on implications and compliance strategies.
Support the utility’s interactions with the NRC, Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and state public utility commissions.
Collaborate with internal departments including nuclear operations, engineering, environmental, and regulatory affairs to ensure legal risks are identified and mitigated.
Draft and review legal documents including contracts, services agreements, nuclear fuel agreements, regulatory filings, internal policies, proposed legislation, and compliance reports.
Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders on nuclear regulatory and compliance matters.


What We're Looking For:


Education:

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school


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 Nuclear matters.
Nuclear-related legal experience preferably with a law firm, corporate legal department, or on the staff of a rate regulatory body, such as the NRC or DOE.


Certifications/Licenses:

Active license to practice law in state in which position is located (Ohio or Michigan). For Ohio, eligibility to practice in Ohio corporate section is also acceptable.


Other Must Haves:


Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

Strong knowledge of the Atomic Energy Act, NRC regulations, and other federal and state laws governing nuclear energy.
Experience with NRC licensing processes and familiarity with utility regulatory frameworks, including rate recovery and cost prudency considerations.
Experience working at or advising an electric utility with nuclear generation assets, including on contracting and related claims, fuel procurement and spent fuel claims, litigation, licensing and license renewal, operations, export controls, and security.
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 federal and/or state government bodies related to nuclear matters.


Communication Skills:

Excellent advocacy, negotiation and written communication skills.
Ability to promote teamwork and build relationships within the legal and business unit teams to 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:

AEP’s Headquarters in Columbus, OH or at the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant near Bridgman, MI.

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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