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Iberdrola

Senior Counsel

New York, NY

$152K - $207K/yr

This role is responsible for providing legal counsel on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and New York Independent System Operator matters (NYISO). This individual will effectively support ...

Morgan Stanley

ED, Commodities Attorney

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $275K/yr

S. commodities regulatory matters, including the Commodity Exchange Act, FERC, CFTC and state regulations, exemptions, and interpretive guidance -Assess regulatory risk associated with new products ...

Morgan Stanley

ED, Commodities Attorney

New York, NY · On-site

$165K - $275K/yr

S. commodities regulatory matters, including the Commodity Exchange Act, FERC, CFTC and state regulations, exemptions, and interpretive guidance -Assess regulatory risk associated with new products ...

Neotecra

Project Engineer

Hicksville, NY · On-site

Understanding of FERC, NERC, NYISO, or utility regulations * Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills Preferred: Experience with Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs ...

City of Los Angeles

Risk Manager B

New York, NY · On-site

Works in close collaboration with the Regulatory Compliance Division to review NERC, FERC, WECC, and CPUC orders and general requirements to monitor alignment with Standard Operating Procedures.

Neotecra

Professional Accountant

Newark, NJ · On-site

Record, review and analyze utility construction and fixed asset transactions for the proper GAAP and FERC financial statement recording, reporting and rate recovery of Property, Plant & Equipment ...

Liberty Utilities Co.

Accountant II, Property

Merrick, NY · Hybrid

$63K - $82K/yr

Familiarity with regulations from bodies like the SEC and FERC/NARUC Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee ...

WSP

Senior System Planning Advisor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$127K - $227K/yr

Assess system reliability and compliance with NERC, FERC, and regional reliability standards. * Identify transmission constraints and recommend system improvement solutions. * Evaluate transmission ...

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Senior Counsel

New York, NY

Iberdrola
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$152K - $207K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from $164,000 - $205,000.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive benefits and growth opportunities

  • Generous performancebased bonuses

  • 12% 401(k) match

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Professional development and clear careeradvancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for providing legal counsel on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and New York Independent System Operator matters (NYISO). This individual will effectively support Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation's (RGE) and, its sister company, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation's (NYSEG) transmission operations while working closely with regulatory agencies, internal teams, and external counsel. Additionally, this individual will provide advice on federal energy laws, regulations, and market participation requirements, and support the company's business objectives.

The successful candidate will have strong familiarity and direct experience working with FERC regulations, market rules, tariff requirements, and the operations of NYISO. Duties will include analyzing regulatory developments, drafting, and filing regulatory documents, advocating for the Company's transmission interests, and supporting transactional, litigation, and compliance matters.

This position will report directly to the Vice President, General Counsel of NYSEG and RG&E and work closely with FERC Senior Counsel covering Independent System Operator New England-related FERC matters and the Vice President, General Counsel of Avangrid Networks (NYSEG and RG&E's parent company).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Regulatory Counseling: Advises internal stakeholders and clients on statutes, rules, and regulations enforced by FERC, and interprets NYISO market rules and Open Access Transmission Tariffs.

  • Regulatory Filings: Drafts, reviews, and files applications, interventions, comments, compliance plans, and other documents required by FERC and/or NYISO or needed for the Company to participate in regulatory proceedings of significance to the Company. Tracks and responds to regulatory orders, notices, and requests for information.

  • Market Participation: Provides legal advice to in-house clients regarding market operations, policy changes, and relevant initiatives at NYISO.

  • Risk Management: Identifies and mitigates regulatory and compliance risks related to energy market participation and project development.

  • Works closely with FERC transmission policy and federal government affairs on FERC matters.

Required Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; Bar admission in New York.

  • Minimum of six (6) years' experience practicing energy law, with a focus on federal regulation, FERC, or ISO/RTO operations.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of FERC statutes, regulations, orders, and ISO/RTO tariffs and protocols.

  • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills; Ability to translate complex regulatory issues into practical advice to a variety of internal client teams.

  • Excels in dynamic work environments and cross-functional teams.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and organizational acumen.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

  • Strong ethical values, consistent with AVANGRID's core values.

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.

At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.

Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.

Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.

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