Assistant General Counsel - Transmission

Job Description

Job Description

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION  

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of remote work and in-office reporting) with the coordination and approval of the appropriate supervisor.  The position is located in and will report out of Columbus, OH.

Position Title: Assistant General Counsel – Transmission

Reports to: General Counsel 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Basic Functions:  The Assistant General Counsel – Transmission will support the AMP Transmission, LLC (AMPT) team on acquisitions of existing assets by drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and related interconnection and O&M agreements, and presenting to city councils and open houses on projects.  This individual will also support the FERC-accepted rate updates and state regulatory processes and ensure compliance with all relevant FERC, NERC and RTO tariffs, rules and regulations.  This individual will ideally be highly versatile and self-motivated, capable of exercising sound legal and business judgement under time sensitive and fast paced conditions, to deliver a high-quality work product that furthers AMP’s business objectives.

Essential Functions:

1.    Structure, draft, negotiate and facilitate purchases of existing transmission assets, including infrastructure and real property, and related agreements.  

2.    Provide legal support and direction on the review, preparation, and administration of AMPT’s budget and projected and actual transmission revenue requirements (PTRR, ATRR, annual updates) and related rate filings.

3.    Efficiently work with outside counsel on state regulatory requirements as necessary within budget and/or timing constraints.

4.    Provide in-person legal support at city council meetings and open houses as needed to advance AMPT projects aligned with its mission.

5.    Provide legal and compliance-related support for the transmission business (such as market abuse) and keep up to date with relevant changes in the compliance landscape.

6.    Manage various projects and exercise sound business and legal judgment with appropriate attention to detail in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with often competing and ever-shifting priorities.

7.    Communicate directly with AMP staff across multiple departments or stakeholders to advise on legal issues, contractual obligations, and discuss strategies to mitigate risks.

8.    Assist in the preparation of reports or other communications to the entities subject to open record requirements while maintaining the confidentiality of proprietary information.

9.    Demonstrate strong appreciation for AMP’s Mission, Vision and Values and AMP’s Member focus, including a strong emphasis on a customer-service mindset.

10.    Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

1.    Admitted to the practice of law in Ohio (admission in Delaware, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia or West Virginia is helpful but not required).

2.    A minimum of five years of relevant experience in transmission rate setting.

3.    Knowledge of transmission cost allocation, and generation interconnection philosophies, rules and processes.

4.    Must demonstrate ability to forge strong working relationships, build consensus, have strong interpersonal skills and function extremely well in a team environment.

5.    Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

6.    Must be willing to travel.

Skills and experience:

1.    Must have experience with PJM transmission expansion processes.

2.    Must have experience with NERC requirements regarding transmission ownership and operations preferred.

3.    Strong knowledge of the utility industry, including regulatory and operational risks.

4.    Knowledge of and experience in compliance and regulatory matters, including FERC Standards of Conduct and market abuse regulations.

5.    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating legal principles to business teams and those with non-legal backgrounds.

6.    Ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks with attention to detail and ability to be a self-starter.