Attorney - FERC

Job Title

Attorney – Federal Regulatory (FERC)

Location

Akron, Ohio

Compensation

Competitive pay plus incentive compensation. Includes a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, and a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs.

Why Work Here

Join a dynamic legal team where your expertise in federal regulatory law will directly support transmission companies and influence key industry decisions. The organization values workforce diversity, safety, and professional development, offering tuition reimbursement and skills training.

What You’ll Do

• Advise on federal regulatory and RTO matters, focusing on transmission owner issues.
• Represent the company in the PJM Transmission Owners group and build consensus with peer utilities and PJM.
• Develop company positions on federal regulatory issues in consultation with internal subject matter experts.
• Monitor and participate in PJM stakeholder processes.
• Support FERC-jurisdictional issues and assist state regulatory attorneys on combined federal-state matters.
• Handle legal matters related to federal public utility regulatory law, especially PJM and RTO issues before FERC and other tribunals.
• Collaborate with internal/external counsel, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and draft/review pleadings and documents.
• Provide legal, strategic, and business advice.
• Manage outside counsel.

What We’re Looking For

• Deep understanding of RTO tariffs (especially PJM) and stakeholder processes.
• Experience in proceedings before FERC.
• Ability to work collaboratively across legal and business units.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and business acumen.

Education

J.D. from an accredited university.

Experience

• 7–10 years of litigation experience.
• FERC experience preferred.
• State utility regulatory experience is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Member in good standing of at least one state bar.
• Strong work ethic and ability to quickly learn new areas.
• Excellent communication and consensus-building skills.

About the Company

A leading energy provider serving millions of customers across multiple states. The company is committed to safety, diversity, and employee development. Learn more about its values and mission by visiting the corporate website.