American Electric Power
Senior Counsel
American Electric Power, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
American Electric Power - Senior Counsel - Richmond, Virginia
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryThe Senior Counsel will be located in Richmond, VA and represent AEP’s operating companies (such as Appalachian Power in Virginia) in administrative litigation and related appeals to civil courts, including regulatory proceedings before state public utility commissions that have jurisdiction over AEP’s electric utility rates and operations.Job DescriptionRepresentation includes legal research, motion practice, discovery, commenting on proposed rules.Reviewing and drafting testimony.Presenting company witnesses and cross-examining opposing witnesses in hearings.Writing briefs and appellate practice.Reviewing and drafting legislation.Providing legal advice to management and other company personnel regarding all aspects of public utility regulation.Exercising independent legal judgment.Working with outside legal counsel, state attorneys general, commission staff, and industry stakeholders.QualificationsApplicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, good working knowledge of regulatory law, sound legal judgment, as well as a proven ability for initiative, creativity, good judgment and working independently of direct supervision, while being aligned with the goals of the corporate Legal Department.Education/Licensure:Eligible to practice in Virginia.Experience:Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience with a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably including experience before a state utility regulatory commission relating to electric public utilities.This position can be hired as Grade 10 or Grade 11 depending on experience.Compensation DataGrade 10:
$129,963 - $168,954Grade 11:
$152,707 - $198,520Equal Employment OpportunityIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryThe Senior Counsel will be located in Richmond, VA and represent AEP’s operating companies (such as Appalachian Power in Virginia) in administrative litigation and related appeals to civil courts, including regulatory proceedings before state public utility commissions that have jurisdiction over AEP’s electric utility rates and operations.Job DescriptionRepresentation includes legal research, motion practice, discovery, commenting on proposed rules.Reviewing and drafting testimony.Presenting company witnesses and cross-examining opposing witnesses in hearings.Writing briefs and appellate practice.Reviewing and drafting legislation.Providing legal advice to management and other company personnel regarding all aspects of public utility regulation.Exercising independent legal judgment.Working with outside legal counsel, state attorneys general, commission staff, and industry stakeholders.QualificationsApplicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, good working knowledge of regulatory law, sound legal judgment, as well as a proven ability for initiative, creativity, good judgment and working independently of direct supervision, while being aligned with the goals of the corporate Legal Department.Education/Licensure:Eligible to practice in Virginia.Experience:Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience with a law firm or corporate legal department, preferably including experience before a state utility regulatory commission relating to electric public utilities.This position can be hired as Grade 10 or Grade 11 depending on experience.Compensation DataGrade 10:
$129,963 - $168,954Grade 11:
$152,707 - $198,520Equal Employment OpportunityIt is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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