Legal/Regulatory Counsel

At ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.

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
• Review and investigate 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)
  
  
  

WORK LOCATION – Austin, TX:

• Employees will be required to be on-site in Austin, TX at minimum 2 days per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management
• On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time
  
  
  

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. ,

Expected Salary Range

$101,975 - $173,369

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