Electricenergyonline
Legal/Regulatory Counsel Electric Reliability Council of Texas Location: Texas C
Electricenergyonline, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Provides advice and counsel to internal clients. Researches and drafts legal documents. Represents ERCOT in judicial, regulatory, or legislative matters. Keeps abreast of legislative and regulatory requirements with the potential to impact the organization. Responsible for execution of tasks related to regulatory issues, corporate governance, transactions, compliance (corporate and regulatory), and litigation. Delivers legal support and advice to the organization, including legal expertise and representation in regulatory affairs, compliance, and corporate governance.
JOB DUTIES
Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Monitors and tracks PUCT, FERC, NERC, Texas Register, Federal Register and relevant Legislative matters and all applicable other Governmental proceedings.
Contributes to the writing, editing, and publishing of various reports and filings required by Public Utility Commission of Texas rules.
Reviews and interprets ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides, Operating Procedures and other relevant documents for internal departments and groups and external parties.
Participates in audits and other compliance activities as required by internal controls, ERCOT market rules, or state and federal laws, rules, or standards.
Participates in the preparation of agendas and materials for Board of Directors and Board committee meetings, including recording minutes of all meetings.
Participates in preparation of Public Utility Commission of Texas filings related to approval of Unaffiliated Directors, Bylaws, and other corporate governance matters.
Reviews and investigates background facts and information for lawsuits and ethics-related matters.
Performs research in connection with Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADRs), and prepares Position Papers for ADRs.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Legal/Regulatory Associate Level - No minimum work experience required in excess of degree requirements.
Legal/Regulatory Counsel Level - Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree: Any discipline (Required).
PhD: Juris doctorate from accredited law school (Required).
CERTIFICATION
Admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas (Required).
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JOB DUTIES
Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
Monitors and tracks PUCT, FERC, NERC, Texas Register, Federal Register and relevant Legislative matters and all applicable other Governmental proceedings.
Contributes to the writing, editing, and publishing of various reports and filings required by Public Utility Commission of Texas rules.
Reviews and interprets ERCOT Protocols, Operating Guides, Operating Procedures and other relevant documents for internal departments and groups and external parties.
Participates in audits and other compliance activities as required by internal controls, ERCOT market rules, or state and federal laws, rules, or standards.
Participates in the preparation of agendas and materials for Board of Directors and Board committee meetings, including recording minutes of all meetings.
Participates in preparation of Public Utility Commission of Texas filings related to approval of Unaffiliated Directors, Bylaws, and other corporate governance matters.
Reviews and investigates background facts and information for lawsuits and ethics-related matters.
Performs research in connection with Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADRs), and prepares Position Papers for ADRs.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Legal/Regulatory Associate Level - No minimum work experience required in excess of degree requirements.
Legal/Regulatory Counsel Level - Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
Salary and level will be based on overall experience as determined by ERCOT.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree: Any discipline (Required).
PhD: Juris doctorate from accredited law school (Required).
CERTIFICATION
Admitted to practice before the State Bar of Texas (Required).
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