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Assistant General Counsel, Power and Transmission (17733)
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Summary
Provide timely, cost-effective, and high quality legal and policy advice and counsel on a variety of issues that arise in shared governance processes of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), and regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the New York Public Service Commission (PSC), and other federal and state agencies.This position also acts as a strategic partner to various business units within the Power Authority on regulatory matters, including but not limited to the following matters related to power transmission and generation:Provide counsel on the interpretation and implementation of tariff provisionsParticipation in transmission planning processes before the NYISO and the PSC, including identification of transmission needs and submission of transmission projects in response to those needsNegotiate and draft joint transmission project development agreements, engineering, procurement and construction contracts, transmission interconnection requests, and transmission operating agreements with the NYISO and affected transmission ownersSupport applications for transmission siting before the Office of Renewable Energy SitingNegotiate joint development agreements and power purchase agreementsParticipate in FERC and PSC utility rate cases on transmission and related issuesSubmission of transmission rate filings to FERC for authority projects, including project costs, cost containment, cost allocation and cost recovery rate schedulesDraft interconnection agreements with transmission owners and developers interested in accessing the Authority’s transmission systemOther energy related matters that involve the Power Authority’s transmission and generation business and operations, including initiatives to implement NYPA’s expanded authority and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection ActResponsibilities
Provide the General Counsel with assistance in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilitiesTo ensure the provision of quality legal assistance when called upon to support Authority activitiesTo coordinate, supervise, and motivate the assignments of the Unit staffTo assure continuing legal training and professional development opportunities for Unit staffRemain current on State legislation that could impact the Authority and its subsidiariesManage and coordinate the work of attorneys including outside counsel and non-attorneys working on matters which are the responsibility of the DivisionAssure that timely and quality legal advice is provided to the Departments served by this positionKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage senior attorneys and report to the General Counsel on matter status and strengths and weaknesses of Authority positionsAbility to interact with and manage outside counselOutstanding written and oral communication skills required. Must understand computer presentation tools. Must have ability to influence decisions by internal and external stakeholders through substantive knowledge, communication skills and demeanor.Superior negotiation skills required to build consensus and achieve resolution on issues within and outside the AuthorityMust be able to manage a small work group while acting as a senior individual contributor with own case/workload. Project management skills necessary.Must be an independent thinker, take "ownership" of issues and articulate interests and positions based on long-term legal and business interests of the AuthorityEducation, Experience and Certifications
Bachelors’ and Juris Doctorate degreesAdmission to New York State BarMinimum 10 years of experience in related fieldMinimum 3 years managerial or 5 years leading a teamPhysical Requirements
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $200,900-$251,130 in White Plains and $190,880-$238,600 in Albany. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.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. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
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Provide timely, cost-effective, and high quality legal and policy advice and counsel on a variety of issues that arise in shared governance processes of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), and regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the New York Public Service Commission (PSC), and other federal and state agencies.This position also acts as a strategic partner to various business units within the Power Authority on regulatory matters, including but not limited to the following matters related to power transmission and generation:Provide counsel on the interpretation and implementation of tariff provisionsParticipation in transmission planning processes before the NYISO and the PSC, including identification of transmission needs and submission of transmission projects in response to those needsNegotiate and draft joint transmission project development agreements, engineering, procurement and construction contracts, transmission interconnection requests, and transmission operating agreements with the NYISO and affected transmission ownersSupport applications for transmission siting before the Office of Renewable Energy SitingNegotiate joint development agreements and power purchase agreementsParticipate in FERC and PSC utility rate cases on transmission and related issuesSubmission of transmission rate filings to FERC for authority projects, including project costs, cost containment, cost allocation and cost recovery rate schedulesDraft interconnection agreements with transmission owners and developers interested in accessing the Authority’s transmission systemOther energy related matters that involve the Power Authority’s transmission and generation business and operations, including initiatives to implement NYPA’s expanded authority and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection ActResponsibilities
Provide the General Counsel with assistance in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilitiesTo ensure the provision of quality legal assistance when called upon to support Authority activitiesTo coordinate, supervise, and motivate the assignments of the Unit staffTo assure continuing legal training and professional development opportunities for Unit staffRemain current on State legislation that could impact the Authority and its subsidiariesManage and coordinate the work of attorneys including outside counsel and non-attorneys working on matters which are the responsibility of the DivisionAssure that timely and quality legal advice is provided to the Departments served by this positionKnowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage senior attorneys and report to the General Counsel on matter status and strengths and weaknesses of Authority positionsAbility to interact with and manage outside counselOutstanding written and oral communication skills required. Must understand computer presentation tools. Must have ability to influence decisions by internal and external stakeholders through substantive knowledge, communication skills and demeanor.Superior negotiation skills required to build consensus and achieve resolution on issues within and outside the AuthorityMust be able to manage a small work group while acting as a senior individual contributor with own case/workload. Project management skills necessary.Must be an independent thinker, take "ownership" of issues and articulate interests and positions based on long-term legal and business interests of the AuthorityEducation, Experience and Certifications
Bachelors’ and Juris Doctorate degreesAdmission to New York State BarMinimum 10 years of experience in related fieldMinimum 3 years managerial or 5 years leading a teamPhysical Requirements
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $200,900-$251,130 in White Plains and $190,880-$238,600 in Albany. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.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. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
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