Senior Counsel – FERC

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide legal counsel on matters before FERC affecting the Company’s interests in PJM and MISO .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal counsel on FERC matters, including drafting and reviewing regulatory filings and agreements. Possesses strong judgment and decision-making skills to manage complex legal issues in the electric industry.

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FERC Legal CounselPJM/MISO Tariff ExperienceLitigation and Oral AdvocacyLegal Research and WritingRegulatory Risk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD)FERC Docket ManagementDrafting Legal DocumentsTransmission PlanningWholesale Market DesignCost AllocationGenerator Interconnection PolicyRate DesignRegulatory ComplianceStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

Strong JudgmentDecision-MakingClient-Service OrientationCollaborationAdaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed to Practice Law

Industry Keywords

Electric IndustryRegulatory AffairsMarket Rule ChangesInterconnection AgreementsTransmission OwnersTrade AssociationsFederal and State DevelopmentsCross-Functional TeamsCompliance FilingsEvidentiary Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal counsel on matters before FERC affecting the Company’s interests in PJM and MISO
Lead and manage assigned FERC dockets and related appellate matters
Draft and review pleadings, comments, evidentiary strategies, legal documents, agreements, and other regulatory filings
Advise business clients on PJM and MISO tariff and market rule changes
Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Policy, Transmission, Generation, commercial, and technical teams on transmission and market initiatives
Assess regulatory risks and provide actionable recommendations on FERC, RTO/ISO, court, and related federal and state developments
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, industry coalitions, transmission owners, and trade associations on filings and advocacy
Negotiate agreements supporting PJM/MISO activities, including transmission funding, cost recovery, coordination, interconnection, confidentiality, and common-interest arrangements
Support data requests, audits, transmission formula rate annual updates, compliance filings, internal controls, and recordkeeping
Develop strong working relationships and serve as a trusted legal advisor
Lead or serve on cross-functional teams, committees, special projects, and other assignments
Maintain in-depth knowledge of the electric industry and emerging issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (JD) from an accredited law school
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant legal experience, including experience with FERC or wholesale electricity market matters
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing
Substantial experience advising on matters before FERC, including drafting and reviewing pleadings, comments, protests, interventions, and settlement documents
Experience with PJM and/or MISO tariff provisions, stakeholder processes, and governance structures
Experience with transmission planning and cost allocation, including regional transmission planning processes and interregional coordination
Experience with generator and load interconnection policy and procedures and related transmission service issues
Experience with wholesale market design issues, including resource adequacy, capacity constructs, congestion/market efficiency concepts, and interaction between state policies and wholesale markets
Experience with transmission and wholesale rate design, including formula rates and cost-of-service ratemaking
Litigation and oral advocacy experience, including contested administrative proceedings and/or federal appellate matters
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive legal and business recommendations
Strong judgment, initiative, decision-making, and ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously under tight deadlines
Ability to collaborate across legal, regulatory, and technical teams and build productive relationships
Proven communication and interpersonal skills with client-service orientation
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to adapt to evolving needs and best practices
Ability to attend meetings at FERC and other stakeholder meetings as needed
Ability to travel periodically
Must live within a 50-mile radius of the stated work location
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Periodic travel for stakeholder meetings, hearings, and internal client meetings
Relocation assistance as applicable