Energy Regulatory Counsel

• Location(s):
• Valhalla, NY, US, 10595
• Austin, TX, US, 78701
• Chicago, IL, US, 60654

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Legal / Compliance
Remuneration: Exempt

RWE Clean Energy (RWECE) has an immediate opening for a highly skilled and knowledgeable Energy Regulatory Counselin a U.S. office. The successful candidate will primarily provide energy regulatory legal support for RWECE's teams in connection with the development, operation, purchase and sale of grid-scale renewable energy generation (wind, solar) and storage assets throughout the United States.

In addition to providing essential legal guidance, the successful candidate will be expected to actively support the company's strategic objectives and contribute to regulatory advocacy efforts, working to influence policy and regulatory developments that impact the company's operations and goals. The successful candidate must be inquisitive, detail oriented, team oriented, and comfortable being part of a growing and dynamic corporate environment.

Role Responsibilities:

Work will be dedicated to the completion of tasks and provision of legal advice necessary to ensure success and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle of a project, from early greenfield development through operations, including:

• Advise on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) jurisdictional requirements, including compliance with laws, regulations, orders, and open access transmission tariffs
• Obtain and maintain key energy market regulatory approvals (e.g., market based rate authority, qualifying facility status)
• Advise Transmission team on navigating interconnection queues both inside and outside of regional wholesale energy markets (ISO/RTOs)
• Advise Market Operations teams on market participant registrations and tariff compliance
• Conduct regulatory diligence of potential financing and M&A transactions
• Train RWECE employees on energy market regulatory compliance
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts related to regulatory compliance
• Support North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards compliance
• Support compliance with various state energy regulatory requirements, including the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
• Advance RWECE's strategic interests by contributing to policy advocacy and staying informed on key regulatory and market developments (engaging with industry trade associations, regulatory bodies, and working groups)
• Proactively support the company's position in relevant rulemakings and regulatory orders that could affect RWECE's business
• Engage outside counsel when necessary
• Position requires
  • (a) close alignment and cooperation with the company's legal team in Chicago, Illinois, Austin, Texas, and other locations
  • (b) close alignment with business partners throughout RWECE and its parent company and affiliates
  • (c) demonstrated ability to apply a practical focus to a variety of complex and ever-changing legal issues, with a view to finding viable business solutions for those legal issues while supporting the company's strategic objectives and advocacy efforts

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree
• Admission to a state bar association in the United States
• Minimum 5 years experience as an energy regulatory attorney
• Successful candidates are required to have specific legal knowledge and experience in energy market regulation, and preferably have experience in some but not all of the following areas:
  • (1) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice
  • (2) Transmission interconnection queues
  • (3) Wholesale electricity market operations and compliance
  • (4) North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance
  • (5) Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) practice
• Industry experience: wholesale electricity greneration related businesses in the U.S., with particular emphasis on legal work associated with independent power producers and their compliance with laws and regulations
• Energy regulatory experience within a government agency will also be strongly considered
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage a variety of client relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about RWECE and keep current regarding the unique challenges facing renewable generation development and operations
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams; ability to become proficient with electronic tariff and database management software
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois and New York is $132,000 - $198,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.