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JOB SUMMARY

As the independent system operator (ISO) for the power system that serves the majority of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (

is responsible for operating and planning the
transmission grid and administering the
wholesale power market, among other critical functions. The
Legal Department is seeking an experienced senior attorney to join its regulatory team. This job will focus on federal regulatory and legislative matters impacting
including proceedings before the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), but will also involve state regulatory and legislative matters—especially in the near term. The ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and a solid background in Texas and federal regulation of the electric power industry.

JOB DUTIES

Collaborates with

subject matter experts to assess the impacts of proposed regulatory and legislative changes on the

ISO and its employees, the operation and planning of the

grid, and the

wholesale power market. Such regulatory changes include, but are not limited to, the development of NERC Reliability Standards, FERC rules, EPA rules, and PUCT rules, and state and federal legislation.

Works with

experts to develop and submit comments on such proposed standards, rules, and legislation in appropriate cases.

Provides advice and counsel to

employees regarding the impact of proposed and adopted standards, rules, and legislation.

Works with employees to evaluate impact of industry-proposed changes to

Protocols, the

Operating Guide, the Planning Guide, and Operating Procedures and other relevant documents and to develop comments on such proposed changes, when appropriate

Advises employees in NERC audits and other compliance-related activities.

Reviews and interprets requirements in company Protocols, Operating Guides, Planning Guide, and Operating Procedures and other relevant documents for employees and external stakeholders.

Ensures appropriate communication with PUCT Staff on important federal and state initiatives.

When requested, provides written summaries of important developments for client executives, members of the client Board of Directors, and key government stakeholders, including PUCT Commissioners.

May represent client in contested cases before the PUCT or FERC, including filing pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery requests, developing case strategy, and providing written and oral argument before administrative authorities.

May represent client in one or more ISO / RTO Council (IRC) committees.

May serve as leader of internal projects and initiatives.

May oversee filing of certain reports required by PUCT rules.

May perform research in connection with Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADRs) and may propose and draft client positions on ADRs.

May perform other miscellaneous legal and regulatory functions.

EXPERIENCE

Requires minimum 10 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree : Any discipline (required)

Juris doctorate (required)

CERTIFICATION

Admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas (required)

WORK LOCATION – Austin, TX :

Employees will be required to be on-site in Austin, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management

On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager

Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.

Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

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