Associate General Counsel

Washington, DC


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Company: Variant Partners

Reference ID: CNhrnG

Date Posted: 10/07/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.mrinetwork.com/9f4OUp


Our client, a major regional electric grid operator, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its legal leadership team. This position offers the opportunity to play a significant role in federal energy regulation, electric market operations, and the legal issues affecting the reliable operation of the electric grid.

The position is based in Washington, DC, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Why work here?

  • Take on a leadership role at an organization central to the operation of the regional electric grid and wholesale electricity markets.
  • Work directly with executive leadership on significant legal, regulatory, and business matters.
  • Represent the organization in complex proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other regulatory agencies.
  • Lead and develop legal professionals while working on issues that shape the electric utility industry.
  • Collaborate with senior executives, regulatory stakeholders, industry participants, and outside counsel on high-profile energy matters.

What you'll do:

  • Represent the organization in proceedings before FERC, including rulemakings, complaints, tariff filings, and compliance matters.
  • Serve as a primary legal liaison with FERC staff, administrative law judges, and other federal regulatory stakeholders.
  • Lead and oversee legal filings and regulatory proceedings before federal and state agencies.
  • Advise executive management on legal and regulatory issues affecting electric transmission, wholesale electricity markets, system planning, operations, and compliance.
  • Interpret tariffs, agreements, and applicable regulatory requirements to support business objectives.
  • Oversee administrative litigation and support civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
  • Manage relationships with outside counsel and coordinate legal strategies to achieve regulatory objectives.
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop attorneys and other legal department professionals.
  • Lead cross-functional legal and regulatory initiatives and help maintain effective compliance policies and procedures.
  • Provide guidance on ethics, conflicts of interest, and other legal matters affecting organizational operations.

What you will need:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • Significant experience in energy regulation, preferably involving FERC proceedings and the electric utility industry.
  • At least 10 years of leadership experience in a managerial or supervisory role.
  • Strong knowledge of federal energy regulation, regulatory proceedings, and the legal issues affecting electricity markets and transmission.
  • Excellent legal analysis, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives and exercise sound judgment on complex legal and business issues.
  • Experience managing outside counsel and developing legal professionals.

Preferred qualifications:

  • MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
  • Experience with electric market operations, system planning, and applicable tariffs and agreements.
  • Familiarity with industry stakeholder committees and the regulatory issues affecting regional electricity markets.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please schedule a confidential conversation using the link below.

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