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Description:
Provides regulatory legal advice relating to the wholesale power business of NRG Energy, Inc. and its affiliates. This individual will be a team oriented regulatory focused attorney that will be a critical part of the legal team. The attorney will be capable of collaborating frequently with team members. This individual will ideally be highly versatile and self-motivated, capable of exercising sound legal and business judgement under time sensitive and fast paced conditions, to deliver a high quality and well-conceived work product that furthers the organization's business objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently provide counsel to clients on matters of regulatory law and policy
- Research, review, and interpret energy regulations and orders in order to implement regulatory strategies and achieve clients' business objectives; draft letters, memorandum, and pleadings in connection therewith
- Monitor developments and trends including changes in the law, administrative decisions, and judicial decisions in order to inform management and identify opportunities
- Conduct regulatory due diligence for transactions and development projects.
- Review interconnection agreements
- Review regulatory approvals/permits
- Obtain regulatory approvals for transactions - Federal/State/ISO
- FERC advocacy as necessary
- Counsel clients with respect to the design, operation, and regulation of wholesale markets and engage in stakeholder advocacy efforts at RTOs/ISOs
- Familiarity with FERC market-based rate, QF and EWG requirements
- Advise clients regarding regulatory aspects of project development including the provision of electric, gas and other utilities; legislative issues; and public relations
- Experience with investigations, Dodd Frank matters and/or general litigation is a plus
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.
Working Conditions:
- The preferred location for this position is Princeton, New Jersey or Houston, Texas.
- Some travel may be required
Minimum Requirements:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in NJ, TX (or another state)
- Four (4) to eight (8) years of relevant legal experience
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Significant experience advising clients with respect to regulatory matters
- Ability to work independently and as a team member; ability to set priorities and to respond to changing demands from multiple sources
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including project management skills; ability to negotiate; ability to provide a high level of client service and build consensus.
- Ability to interface with all levels of the organization
- Ability to take lead on any responsibilities within the job description
NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.
EEO is the Law Poster (The poster can be found at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf)
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