Managing Assistant General 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 inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We know that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. An inclusive and diverse workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. JOB SUMMARY As the independent system operator (ISO) for the power system that serves the majority of Texas, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT) is responsible for operating and planning the ERCOT transmission grid and administering the ERCOT wholesale power market, among other critical functions. The ERCOT Legal Department is seeking an experienced attorney to join its team as a Managing Assistant General Counsel. The ideal candidate will have leadership, management, and industry experience, excellent written and oral communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a keen interest in supporting ERCOT in its critical roles. The Managing Assistant General Counsel provides advice on legal issues and advocates on behalf of ERCOT. This role will manage attorneys and legal staff, provide advice and counsel to internal clients, research and draft legal documents, represent ERCOT in regulatory, judicial, and legislative matters, and keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes that may impact ERCOT. This position is responsible for the delivery of legal expertise and advice to the organization in a variety of substantive areas, including regulatory, compliance (corporate and regulatory), the ERCOT Reliability Monitor function, litigation/dispute resolution, and other areas as needed. JOB DUTIES Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff. Regularly interacts with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to gain acceptance from others in complex situations. May manage activities of two or more departments. Provides leadership to managers, supervisors and/or professional staff. Provides substantial input to the budgeting process. Responsible for budgetary decisions within functional area according to organizational policy/guidelines. Recommends financial decisions that impact area of responsibility. ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES In addition to the broad job duties identified above, this role will engage in a variety of additional duties that include the following: Counseling ERCOT departments and leaders regarding various legal issues Monitoring state regulatory and legislative matters that may impact ERCOT Advising ERCOT with respect to issues arising in connection with stakeholder committee activities, regulatory proceedings, compliance requirements, and legislative and regulatory risk management Interpreting and/or implementing ERCOT Protocols and Other Binding Documents Managing the ERCOT Legal Department’s role as the ERCOT Reliability Monitor Contributing to the writing, editing, and publishing of various reports and filings required by Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) rules Representing ERCOT’s interests in the ERCOT stakeholder process Analyzing revision requests, including Nodal Protocol Revision Requests (NPRRs), ERCOT staff comments regarding revision requests, and Impact Analyses of revision requests Advocating on behalf of ERCOT in regulatory matters including rulemaking proceedings PUCT, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) proceedings, contested cases, compliance engagements, and litigation matters Participating in audits and other compliance activities as required by internal controls, ERCOT market rules, or state and federal laws, rules, or standards Managing administrative cases including document preparation, discovery, strategy, and advocacy before administrative authorities Assisting in directing regulatory strategy and advocacy Providing legal expertise and advice to ensure the legal needs of the organization are met Participating in legal research and drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents Understanding and applying principles, theories, and concepts related to the legal profession and industry EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 10 years job related work experience and 3 years in a management or leadership role in excess of degree requirements. Minimum years of job related experience can include time in leadership roles. Preferred candidate will have 15 years of job-related work experience and 5 years of management or leadership experience. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree : Any discipline (Required) Juris doctorate from an accredited law school (Required) CERTIFICATION Active member of the State Bar of Texas in good standing (Required) WORK LOCATION Must be on-site at the Austin office at least two days per week, or more, based on business needs and as determined by management Work arrangements are subject to business needs and subject to change 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. As part of the interview process, candidates for the position may be asked to complete a writing exercise to evaluate legal writing and analytical skills. 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. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. Expected Salary Range: $211,826 - $360,074 The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 27 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 54,100 miles of transmission lines and 1,250 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future. The ERCOT Internship Program provides college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. Each intern will receive unique projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. ERCOT internships provide professional learning experiences that offer meaningful, practical work related to each student's desired career path. Eligible candidates should be enrolled in an academic bachelors or post graduate degree program maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The GMS Development Program (GDP) is designed to provide entry-level and early career professionals with the skills necessary to become successful Power System and Computer Engineers. The program, which is based in ERCOT’s Grid and Market Solutions (GMS) Department, will provide experience in day-to-day work and instruction in the fundamentals of electric power systems engineering, grid and market applications, software programming, and IT service and operations management. The GDP offers one-on-one mentoring, training, field trips, and special assignments. These assignments allow GDP engineers to become knowledgeable and familiar with the various business areas at ERCOT. The GMS leadership team prepares GDP engineers for a future career at ERCOT in power systems and computer engineering. The System Operator Development Program (ODP) is intended to combine real-time daily operations in an exciting work setting to prepare participants with the vital skills necessary to be successful in such a critical position — providing 24x7x365 on-demand support to manage the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers. If you are new to the industry, this program introduces you to the Bulk Electric System by combining introductory courses with the NERC Certification Exam Preparation Program in preparation to pass the NERC Certification Exam.

Salary : $211,826 - $360,074