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Associate General Counsel/Senior Regulatory Counsel

Legal Department

The AES Corporation – US Utilities and Generation Businesses

The AES Corporation (AES) is a Fortune 500 global energy company with approximately 8,000 employees and $11 billion in revenue, and with a mission of accelerating the future of energy, together. We're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today.

AES seeks an attorney with 7 to 10+ years of experience in FERC-regulated industries to provide advice and counsel to its U.S. Utilities and Generation businesses (US SBU).  This position reports to the US SBU General Counsel and provides in-house support to a variety of AES enterprises ranging from traditional electric utility companies to independent power producers.  Office locations for this position include Dayton OH, Indianapolis IN, or Arlington VA.  The company also is currently using hybrid remote working.

This position will serve as the primary legal support for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) matters, including drafting applications, commenting on proposed rules and regulations, making or assisting with periodic FERC compliance filings, advising businesses on legal/regulatory opportunities and risks, participating in administrative proceedings, and handling related matters.  In addition to direct representation, Regulatory Counsel also manages outside counsel who may be assigned from time to time to such matters. 

A substantial amount of regulatory work will be from AES’s two transmission-owning electric utilities:  The Dayton Power and Light Company d/b/a AES Ohio, which is a member of PJM Interconnection, LLC (“PJM”), and Indianapolis Power & Light Company d/b/a AES Indiana, which is a member of the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (“MISO”).  These utilities have over 1 million customers and are leading energy transitions with major smart grid implementation, customer value, sustainability, and workforce initiatives. Regulatory counsel also will support other independent generation facilities located throughout the U.S., including renewable generation facilities in AES’ Clean Energy business unit. Experience working with PJM. MISO, or other Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators (RTOs) is preferred as Regulatory Counsel will also provide legal support to internal RTO efforts, including in collaboration with AES’ Clean Energy business unit. 

In additional to Federal and RTO level work, Regulatory Counsel may also assist AES counsel who are primarily responsible for State regulatory matters in Ohio or Indiana.  Additionally, because there is often an overlap between regulatory matters and commercial matters, Regulatory Counsel may assist with energy related agreements and other matters.

Desired Experience and Attributes

• J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in at least one state.

• Seven to ten+ years of experience as an attorney working on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission matters, in particular for transmission-owning utilities; experience with PJM, MISO or other RTOs is preferred.

• Smart, decisive, organized, methodical, biased toward action.

• Independent, self-driven personality capable of carrying out broad legal assignments with minimal supervision and to communicate well with employees at all levels of the organization.

• Requires the ability to manage time very well, to quickly adapt to changing schedules and work assignments.  Some travel required. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with multiple internal group members across different functions, businesses and countries

• Superior judgment and discretion.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and consulting abilities.

• Excellent writing, editing, and oral advocacy skills.

• Exceptional and demonstrated attention to detail

• Unquestionable ethics and integrity.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.