ETT Director Regulatory Affairs & Legal

Job Summary The Director Regulatory Affairs & Legal leads regulatory affairs activities and provides legal support on regulatory, legislative, and policy matters. This role is responsible for managing regulatory filings, supporting rate case activities, monitoring regulatory developments, and providing counsel to business leaders on compliance and regulatory risks. The Director partners with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and external counsel to support regulatory outcomes that align with business, operational, and customer objectives. This position leads a team responsible for regulatory and legal activities and contributes to the development and execution of regulatory strategies. Job Description What You'll Do: Lead the development and execution of regulatory initiatives that support corporate, financial, operational, and customer objectives. Manage regulatory filings, rate case activities, cost recovery mechanisms, and settlement support efforts. Provide legal guidance and counsel on regulatory, legislative, and policy matters. Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory commissions, regulatory staff, industry groups, and other stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate regulatory, legislative, and policy developments and communicate business impacts to leadership. Oversee preparation of regulatory filings, testimony, interrogatory responses, legal memoranda, and related materials. Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies. Lead, coach, and develop regulatory affairs and legal professionals. Support business initiatives and infrastructure investments through effective regulatory planning and advocacy. Collaborate with senior leadership and legal teams to identify and mitigate regulatory risks. What We're Looking For: Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school (required). Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to obtain admission in applicable jurisdictions (required). Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs, legal, public policy, or related functions. Other Must Haves: Experience in the utility, energy, or related regulated industry. Experience supporting rate cases, regulatory filings, or compliance programs. Background in government affairs, legislative processes, or public policy. Experience working with external counsel and regulatory stakeholders. Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and administrative law. Ability to interpret complex regulatory and legal issues and translate them into business recommendations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective stakeholder management and relationship building capabilities. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities. Sound judgment and decision making capabilities. Ability to balance regulatory, legal, operational, and business considerations. Where You'll Work: On Site at ETT in Austin, TX What You'll Get: Base salary Annual bonus Long term incentive 401K match AEP Pension Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well being of our employees. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! At AEP, we're more than just an energy company - we're a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward thinking organization, this is the company for you! Compensation $160,434.00 - $208,565.50 Physical Demands The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Equal Employment Opportunity It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work. Support Business Unit (BU) in achieving and maintaining audit readiness by ensuring alignment with applicable NERC Standards. Drive consistent, effective and proactive compliance efforts by partnering with BU compliance teams and tailoring support based on each BU’s compliance maturity. Perform audit readiness activities directly when needed and serve as a trusted advisor through deep expertise in NERC Standards. Act as the single point of contact for ENRA compliance services on an assigned standard basis. Execute established compliance processes with minimal supervision and maintain accurate, up to date process documentation. The Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel will provide expert legal advice and guidance to the organization on a wide range of legal issues. This role will work closely with various departments, primarily Regulatory, to support business objectives. This role may involve drafting and negotiating contracts; handling transactions, drafting testimony, appearance before regulatory bodies, discovery requests and responses, pleadings, and briefs; managing legal risks; and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel may also represent the company in legal proceedings and meetings with external parties. Regulatory professional who possesses expert technical knowledge for the business functions supported, and regulatory knowledge to demonstrate proficiency in the application of theory to analyze and solve well defined problems with very limited guidance from higher level personnel. Strong working knowledge of state or federal regulation standards, codes, concepts, systems, and business processes relevant to work assignments. Leads work groups to address complex problems or perform analysis to accomplish work plans initiated by various governmental agencies for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. Provides expert level input for corporate and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies. Possesses an expert level knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity, and provides leadership to implement needed areas of change. With expert level regulatory knowledge, educates others on interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue. AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers. Our culture is purpose driven and team oriented: we combine innovation with a customer first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures. #J-18808-Ljbffr AEP