Senior Compliance Attorney - Regulatory & Compliance

Provides legal advice/counsel to all NYPA's business and functional areas focusing on business unit impacts related to PSC, NYISO and FERC actions. Researches, analyzes, and interprets proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations with knowledge of NYPSC, NYISO and FERC Tariffs regarding proceedings and processes. Identifies, monitors, and addresses issues of legal risk. Informs and contributes to the structuring, drafting, negotiating and/or approval of legal contracts, letters of agreement, policies and other documents relating to power, transmission and regulatory issues. May represent NYPA during litigation, arbitration, mediation or other disputes with courts, government agencies, or other legal authorities. Specialties may include but are not limited to Contract Management, Employment Law, Governmental/Regulatory Affairs and Litigation.

Under the general direction of an Assistant General Counsel, work directly with senior management to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of NYPA's and its subsidiaries' business operations to provide relevant legal advice, research and support

Research recent changes in law, rules and regulations related to NYPA's and its subsidiaries' business activities, and draft relevant memoranda and/or update governance or transactional documents accordingly

Conduct legal research, analyze and draft legal opinions and briefs

Attend meetings with senior management, with or without senior level attorneys, and provide support and counsel relative to key legal issues to support the business units

Handle cases and informal disputes on behalf of NYPA and its subsidiaries with supervisory oversight in judicial or other administrative forums

Serve on committees and/or task forces and report to Assistant General Counsel on progress and developments as legal issues arise

Report on major developments to supervisory senior attorneys and/or an Assistant General Counsel

Ability to conduct advanced legal research and critically analyze case law and statutes

Ability to draft legal opinions and briefs

Demonstrate advanced ability to handle projects and transactions independently

Advanced experience and knowledge of the Authority's structure and policies

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Minimum 5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney

Experience in one or more of the following areas of law relevant to NYPA, such as energy, regulatory, litigation, commercial and finance, and employment

Up to 25% travel primarily within NY State

Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Accommodations
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.