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10-11-2024

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Job Summary

The Associate General Counsel – West Regulatory will lead the legal support for regulatory matters for the AEP utilities and transmission companies in AEP’s western footprint at the state level, including (1) supervising and developing the team of regulatory counsel representing AEP’s operating companies in state regulatory matters; (2) representation of operating companies before state commissions in in collaboration with local AEP counsel; (3) providing counseling and advice on matters involving state policy and regulation; (4) providing counseling and advice on corporate initiatives involving regulatory issues; (5) collaboration with attorneys who represent AEP’s operating companies, Electric Transmission Texas (ETT) and Transcos in AEP's western jurisdictions; and (6) developing and implementing legal and regulatory strategies to produce more consistently successful outcomes in regulatory cases throughout AEP’s state jurisdictions.

Applicants must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge of regulatory law in west jurisdictions, and sound legal judgment, as well as a proven ability for initiative, creativity, good judgment and work collaboratively with other attorneys and business partners.

Exercise independent legal judgment, provide direct legal advice, support, research and opinions to senior management and appropriate staff personnel on issues such as corporate and securities, environmental, tax, real estate, energy delivery and wholesale/energy services matters. Consult with and advise staff of these issues as necessary.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel manage the legal services necessary to provide timely and appropriate legal advice regarding the legal interests of the Company.
• Review, analyze, and interpret laws, regulations, and judicial and administrative decisions and other legal materials affecting matters relating to Company operations and interests.
• Manage outside counsel on matters affecting Company operations and interests.
• Review proposed legislation and regulations; provide significant input in the formulation of the Company's position through preparation of documents, position papers, opinions, briefs and amended language to support or oppose legislation and regulations.
• Represent AEP before courts, agencies, and other regulatory bodies in order to protect and advance the legal interests of the Company.
• Align work with the goals of the AEP Legal Department; work with other in-house and outside counsel on legal matters; participate in the management of outside legal resources as necessary.
• Promote and initiate teamwork; possess a comprehensive knowledge of different disciplines' network channels, both internal and external to the company; build relationships to get things accomplished; provide prompt and concise customer service.
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the company's competitive positions, goals, and objectives and how legal decisions impact the business units; able to provide legal services to minimize liability and reduce legal risk, while supporting the business units' profit incentives and efforts to attract new business.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of ethical behavior and support the Company's Corporate Compliance Policy.
• Promote and enforce the Company's Accident Prevention and Safety and Health programs.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• LLB or JD degree.
• Admitted to practice law in the appropriate jurisdiction(s).
• At least 12 years of experience preferably with a law firm or in a corporate legal department.
• Extensive regulatory legal experience needed.
• Proven ability for initiative, creativity, and working independently of direct supervision while still being aligned with the goals of the corporate Legal Department.

This position can be hired at a Grade 12 or Grade 13:

Compensation Range:

Associate General Counsel - Grade 12: $179,444 - $233,275

Associate General Counsel - Grade 13: $210,822 - $274,066

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-012

Compensation Range:

$179,444.00-233,276.00 USD

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.