Sr. Corporate Counsel/Special Assistant General Counsel (FERC)

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel/Special Assistant General Counsel is responsible for a wide range of matters in the legal practice area of energy and utility regulation, with an emphasis in regulations, rules, and policies of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) concerning electric transmission, generation and natural gas regulation. This position provides legal advice and support to internal Ameren clients relating to the area of specialty.

Senior Corporate Counsel

• Provide legal representation, advice, or support for the organization as requested by clients.
• Work independently to identify risks and issues and recommend solutions to solve complex problems.
• Oversee or conduct legal research relevant to the scope of responsibility.
• Lead functional teams or projects.
• Provide subject matter expertise in the area of specialization and help guide decision making with a regulatory and ratemaking consciousness.
• Actively engaged in informal department management, including training and mentoring less-experienced attorneys and staff, leading department initiatives, identifying and implementing significant process improvements and driving change.
• Broaden the identification and adoption of continuous improvement opportunities to the Legal Department as a whole.
• Identify risks and offer solutions for resolving client projects of higher complexity.
• Routinely provides advice to less-experienced co-workers, assisting them with their assigned projects, and helping them build trust and professional relationships throughout the organization.
• Work collaboratively with legal colleagues, Ameren business lines, the VP of Federal Regulatory Affairs and VP of Federal Legislative Affairs to develop and implement policy positions and related strategies.
• Work collaboratively with legal colleagues, Ameren business lines, the VP of Federal Regulatory Affairs and other internal stakeholders to develop and/or manage filings/communications with FERC including interventions/protests, rehearing requests, compliance filings, rate cases, settlement conferences and hearings.
• Appear in FERC dockets and represent Ameren in matters pertaining to federal energy policy and supervise outside counsel activities and review related work products and manage outside counsel spend.
• Handle other Federal and State legal matters and issues impacting Ameren and its businesses.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required. Ten or more years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department or other comparable legal setting with experience in an area of specialty required. Licensed and eligible to practice in a U.S. State is required. Advanced knowledge of legal primary practice area (FERC regulation) required. Transaction experience in wholesale energy, interconnection, transmission and related matters is preferred.

Qualifications -

Special Assistant General Counsel

Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required. Fifteen or more years of experience in a law firm, corporate legal department or other comparable legal setting with experience in an area of specialty required. Licensed in good standing and eligible to practice in a U.S. State is required. Advanced knowledge of legal primary practice area (FERC regulation) required. Transaction experience in wholesale energy, interconnection, transmission and related matters is preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate: Expert knowledge and skills with legal software systems (i.e., LEXIS and/or Westlaw) required. Proficiency with general computer skills and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic

Additional Information

Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates. Candidates considered will be located in the Washington D.C. area reporting to Ameren's D.C. office, but we would consider a person in the St. Louis area, reporting to Ameren's primary St. Louis office, in which case regular travel to D.C. should be anticipated.