Corporate Counsel OR Senior Corporate Counsel - Regulatory 18

The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is seeking a Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel - Regulatory in Kentucky. The role involves legal research, reviewing ERCOT protocols, monitoring regulatory matters, and preparing reports and pleadings. Candidates need a Juris doctorate and Texas Bar admission, with 2-5 years of relevant experience. The position requires on-site work in Austin, TX at least 2 days per week.
ERCOT Legal Department Attorney At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.
We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.


ERCOT is committed to fostering inclusion at all levels of our company.
It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise.
We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success.
An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.


Job Summary As the independent system operator (ISO) for the power system that serves the majority of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc.
(ERCOT) is responsible for operating and planning the ERCOT transmission grid and administering the ERCOT wholesale power market, among other critical functions.


Job Duties Reviews and interprets ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides, Operating Procedures and other relevant documents for internal departments and groups and external parties Performs legal research on issues involving state or federal law relating to ERCOT's functions Monitors and tracks Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), Texas Register, Federal Register and relevant Legislative matters and all applicable other Governmental proceedings Develops comments regarding proposed changes to the ERCOT Protocols or in PUCT rulemaking proceedings Contributes to the writing, editing, and publishing of various reports and filings required by PUCT rules Prepares pleadings and assists with discovery in contested cases pending before PUCT Participates in audits and other compliance activities as required by internal controls, ERCOT market rules, or state and federal laws, rules, or standards Review and investigate background facts and information for lawsuits and ethics-related matters Performs research and analysis in connection with Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings initiated by Market Participants, and prepares Position Papers for ADRs Participates in the preparation of agendas and materials for Board of Directors and Board committee meetings, including recording minutes of all meetings Required Experience Regulatory Corporate Counsel Level 2 - Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements Sr Regulatory Corporate Counsel - Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements; 8+ years of experience preferred.
Education Bachelor's Degree:
Any discipline (Required) Juris doctorate from accredited law school (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 Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.