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... federal appellate litigation. The attorney will collaborate closely with internal business teams, outside counsel, and industry stakeholders while supporting the company's long-term transmission ...

... federal appellate litigation. The attorney will collaborate closely with internal business teams, outside counsel, and industry stakeholders while supporting the company's long-term transmission ...

... federal appellate litigation. The attorney will collaborate closely with internal business teams, outside counsel, and industry stakeholders while supporting the company's long-term transmission ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary federal appellate attorney in the United States is $111,745.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $137,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CredentialsJurisdiction-specific bar license, appellate law experienceJurisdiction-specific bar license, trial and litigation experience
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FERC Attorney

MRINetwork Jobs

Akron, OH • On-site

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Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

Our client, a large publicly traded electric utility company headquartered in Akron, Ohio, is seeking two Mid-Level Federal Regulatory Attorneys to join its legal department. These attorneys will play key roles advising the company on federal energy regulatory matters involving transmission policy, mandatory reliability standards, and participation in regional transmission organizations.

This positions offer the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile regulatory matters impacting the electric utility industry, including proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), PJM stakeholder matters, and federal appellate litigation. The attorney will collaborate closely with internal business teams, outside counsel, and industry stakeholders while supporting the company’s long-term transmission investment strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle legal matters involving federal public utility regulatory law, with an emphasis on:
    • Mandatory reliability standards under Section 215 of the Federal Power Act
    • PJM Interconnection transmission policy and stakeholder matters
    • FERC-related regulatory and litigation proceedings
  • Support the company’s transmission investment and regulatory business initiatives
  • Participate in PJM stakeholder meetings and industry processes
  • Work collaboratively with internal legal teams, business clients, consultants, and outside counsel
  • Draft and review regulatory filings, agreements, legal memoranda, and other corporate documents
  • Provide strategic legal and business advice to internal clients and leadership
  • Assist with complex administrative and appellate litigation matters
  • Supervise outside counsel and consultants as needed
  • Support state regulatory counsel on combined federal-state regulatory issues

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in good standing with at least one state bar
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in:
    • Federal energy regulatory law
    • Litigation at a regional or national law firm, or
    • Work with a national industry association
  • Experience with administrative agency litigation preferred
  • Familiarity with FERC proceedings, PJM matters, or federal appellate practice is a plus
  • Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Ability to build relationships with internal business teams and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and business-oriented legal judgment
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to quickly learn new and complex subject matter

Location:

Akron, Ohio

Travel:

Limited travel required, including:

  • PJM stakeholder meetings
  • Hearings and conferences in Washington, D.C.
Occasional travel within the company’s operational footprint