Senior Regulatory Counsel

Job Summary:

This leadership role drives IGS’s regulatory and legislative strategy by building strong relationships with utility commissions, lawmakers, and industry groups. The director leads advocacy efforts, drafts testimony, comments, and other memoranda, and ensures compliance with consumer protection laws. They analyze, interpret, and communicate regulatory developments, resolve complex compliance issues, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to advance business objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Take the lead in representing IGS in proceedings before public utilities commissions in geographic areas where IGS conducts business.

- Strong relationships with utility commissions, legislators and other lawmakers, staff, industry counterparts.

- Assume responsibility for maintaining compliance with the rules and regulations in the states in which IGS operates. Draft mass-market sales contracts and research laws and rules that relate to compliance issues.

- Assist in evaluating and advocating for legislation related to IGS’s businesses.

- Work with IGS businesses to implement compliance with rules and regulations.

- Research laws and rules that relate to IGS businesses, including electric, natural gas, solar, and other renewable energy.

- Analyzing and summarizing regulatory filings.

- Participate and lead/influence trade groups and industry organizations to support IGS's interests.

- Lead drafting comments and testimony at utility commissions and legislative bodies on matters that are important to IGS’ businesses.

- Be able to resolve complex compliance and regulatory issues and provide nuanced solutions to support the business."

- Work with team members, business partners, outside consultants, lobbyists and lawyers to advance IGS’ regulatory and legislative initiatives.

Required Skills & Abilities:

- Work effectively at regulatory and legislative meetings with adverse parties, with industry groups, outside counsel, lobbyists and internal team members.

- Strong analytical and decision-making skills; investigative mindset.

- Ability to digest large, complex volumes of information and summarize for wide dissemination.

- Strong oral and written communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

- Litigation skills.

- General understanding of the businesses and the industries they support.

- Learn IGS internal businesses and be able to effectively communicate concerns and needs of the business to policymakers.

- Draft easy to understand documents that accurately reflect the intent of IGS or related companies.

- Interpret rules, laws, and provide recommendations to the IGS businesses regarding the law, regulatory rules, pending or proposed legislation, and other regulatory or legislative items.

- Ability to adapt quickly to changes in the business.

- Operate independently and assist in the preparation and implementation of regional strategy.

- Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills, follow through, and research abilities.

Minimum Education & Experience:

- Juris Doctorate from an ABA

- Minimum of 6+ years of legal experience and be admitted to practice law in Ohio.

- Experience in energy is preferred.

- Strong preference for candidates with experience working with energy law, utilities commissions, legislators and other regulatory bodies.

- Strong legal knowledge and expertise in energy, regulatory, and/or compliance. Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, a current or future need for sponsorship is not supported or available for this position.

Salary Range:

$110,850.00 - $177,360.00

- This range reflects base pay only. Incentive earnings, like commissions or bonuses, are not included.

This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan based on company performance.

# How We Support Your Wellbeing:

Our employees are our most valuable asset. That’s why at IGS, we are committed to offering a holistic benefit program that allows employees to stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain flexibility in their wellbeing journey.

- Healthcare Essentials: Comprehensive coverage including medical (plus free telehealth), dental, vision, and employer health savings account contributions.

- Mental Wellbeing: Robust support through Headspace and free mental healthcare visits for you and your dependents.

- Family Planning Support: Extensive assistance with Maven, paid family and caregiver leave, and fertility, adoption, and surrogacy services.

- Financial Readiness: Strong financial foundation with a 401(k) plan, company match, and access to financial wellbeing tools.

- Work-Life Balance: paid time off, tuition reimbursement, paid leaves, employee hardship fund, and a wide range of additional perks.

# Equal Opportunity Employment:

It is the policy of IGS Energy to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, and veteran status or other legally protected class under applicable law is prohibited.