Senior Counsel - Regulatory, AEP Operating Companies (Columbus, OH)

Job Posting End Date

04-30-2025

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

Job Summary

The Senior Counsel will be located in Columbus, OH and represent AEP’s operating companies (such as AEP Ohio) in administrative litigation and related appeals to civil courts, including regulatory proceedings before state public utility commissions that have jurisdiction over AEP’s electric utility rates and operations.

Representation includes legal research, motion practice, discovery, commenting on proposed rules, reviewing and drafting testimony, presenting company witnesses and cross-examining opposing witnesses in hearing, writing briefs and appellate practice; reviewing and drafting legislation; providing legal advice to management and other company personnel regarding all aspects of public utility regulation; exercising independent legal judgment; and working with outside legal counsel, state attorneys general, commission staff and industry stakeholders.

Applicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a good working knowledge of regulatory law, and sound legal judgment, as well as a proven ability for initiative, creativity, good judgment and working independently of direct supervision, while being aligned with the goals of the corporate Legal Department.

Travel will periodically be required to parts of the AEP system.

Job Description

Based on education, experience and interview, this opportunity will be filled commensurately at salary grades 10 or 11 in the Sr. Counsel job family.

Knowledge & Skills Requirements: Legal & Regulatory Requirements:* Solid understanding of of regulatory and legislative environment at state level, especially in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Indiana, Tennessee and/or Michigan.

Communication Skills:* Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education & Professional Background / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:* J.D. required. Eligible to practice in Ohio. Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience with a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably including experience before a state utility regulatory commission relating to electric public utilities.

Work Location & Travel:* This position’s primary work location will be AEP’s offices in Columbus, Ohio.

INITIAL POSITION / BASE SALARY FUNDING: ($129, 963 - $198,520). In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary annual and long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, life/AD&D insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$132,562.00-172,331.00 USD

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