Utility Regulatory Counsel

Overview

This is a hybrid position in Austin, TX. Relocation assistance and sponsorship is not provided. The official title of this position is Counsel, Sr.

Job Summary / Purpose

Responsible for providing high quality and professional legal advice and representation on retail utility regulatory matters, including litigated proceedings and rulemakings at the Public Utility Commission of Texas. These responsibilities include performing legal functions and providing legal advice that will assist others in formulating key policies, deciding courses of action, and understanding applicable rules, systems, or processes in strategically important areas.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Possesses superior analytical and legal writing skills. Provides ethical and professional legal representation before regulatory agencies and courts of law. Must maintain a working knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance regulations and utilize this knowledge to anticipate issues and advise company personnel on developing effective legal or other strategies to resolve them. Works effectively as part of a team and demonstrates agility in working within a large organization. Possesses a strong understanding of roles and responsibilities within a matrixed organization and demonstrates skill in working together as part of a team to address legal and business issues and challenges. Possesses confidence and strong leadership skills, including the ability to lead legal projects and teams of individuals without necessarily having direct supervisory authority. Is self-motivated and capable of providing high quality work product with limited direct oversight and supervision. Understands the business processes across and through the Company that are relevant to his or her practice area or specialty. Effectively drives multiple tasks, projects, and initiatives, both long and short term. Surpasses expectations by exceeding quality standards and / or deadlines. Effectively supervises the work of paraprofessionals and administrative staff. Responsible for leading discrete initiatives or projects to successful resolution. Must function as a strong team player. Able not only to manage the work of outside lawyers but also to perform high quality legal work without the involvement of outside counsel. Due to its emphasis on high quality client service and legal representation, this position may at times require work to be performed in excess of a typical 40-hour work week and / or outside of regular business hours.

• License or ability to obtain license to practice law in the state of Texas is required.
• 6+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house in one or more applicable areas of expertise, such as Regulatory (federal and / or state), Corporate / Commercial, Litigation, Labor & Employment, Nuclear, Environmental.
• Experience advising an electric utility is preferred.
• Practice before an administrative agency is preferred.
• Practice before the Public Utility Commission of Texas is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in a defined legal practice area or specialty.
• Basic industry knowledge, including awareness of the Company's strategic business values and objectives, and working knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic and regulatory (or commercial) legal advice and recommendations.
• Superior analytical and legal writing skills, ability to present clear and practical legal positions.
• Ability to work within a large matrixed organization and as part of a team to complete projects.
• Able to perform legal work ethically and with the utmost professionalism.

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Primary Location : Texas-Austin Texas : Austin

Job Function

Professional

FLSA Status

Professional

Relocation Option : No Relocation Offered

Union description / code

NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings

Req ID : 120457

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

EEO and Accessibility

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority / Female / Disability / Vets. Please view the EEO page for details. The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

The Entergy System of Companies prohibits unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Entergy complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

Accessibility : Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number.

Additional Responsibilities : As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and / or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime for such duties.

The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS : Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and / or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note : Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.

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