Assistant General Counsel, FERC Compliance

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

As the Assistant General Counsel, FERC Compliance, you will provide professional legal advice, counsel, support and guidance to Invenergy’s business operations, focused primarily on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) regulatory interests of the company as related to its generation and transmission portfolios across the United States. In addition, you will serve a critical function within the legal group, providing input and oversight on various strategic and legal operations initiatives.

Responsibilities

Providing legal and strategic advice primarily on FERC regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters supporting the Company’s transmission and generation compliance, project management, regulatory and operations teams.

Managing and maintaining a network of relationships with external counsel on matters relating to regulatory and compliance matters.

Supporting internal regulatory personnel via expertise borne of prior experience with state and / or federal regulatory matters, including representation around electric and / or gas issues before state public utility commissions, regional transmission organizations and the FERC.

Supporting internal and external teams in : (a) preparing applications, compliance filings, briefs, motions, appeals, legal summaries and other documents as required and (b) preparing filings before FERC, regional transmission organizations and / or state public utility commissions and other government bodies related to project purchase and sale, permits, financing and other operating project and / or corporate compliance matters.

Supporting key Invenergy departments through the distillation and presentation of complex legal matters, including from agencies, courts and other regulatory bodies.

Serving on standing and ad hoc strategic committees and forums within the company, as needed.

Assisting with other general legal matters and various corporate transactions as they arise, and other matters of interest to the company.

Requirements

JD degree and active license to practice law.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required, preferably with a mix of law firm, agency and / or in-house experience and / or experience representing clients before the FERC or on FERC Staff.

Energy industry experience required.

Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills (both oral and written).

High attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing the quality of work product.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability and desire to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, depending on the situation.

Position to be located in either Invenergy’s downtown Chicago or Washington D.C. offices.

Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Base Pay

$175,000.00 - $210,000.00 USD Annual

Bonus

25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Equal Opportunity

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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