Sr Attorney Fed Regulatory

Job DescriptionWe're Hiring: Sr. Attorney - Federal RegulatoryLocation: Las Vegas, NV or Washington, DCDepartment: LegalProvides legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and representation on corporate policies and issues in compliance with federal and state statutes, regulations and other legal authority. Represents the Company in court, formal hearings and/or board/regulatory meetings. Provides counsel and legal assistance in the interpretation of statutes, legal opinions, and obligations. Reviews and recommends application of Company and department policies to protect the Company's interests and objectives. Prepares and reviews legal documents and/or contracts. Oversees, selects, and directs outside legal counsel as appropriate.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll DoProvides legal support for transmission services, policy and strategy, including advice on FERC and regional energy market and policy issues.Advises on transmission and interconnection tariff issues (OATT and pre-OATT).Advises on NERC compliance matters.Advises on regulatory compliance issues, including tariff, reliability standards and standard of conduct and affiliate compliance, and assists with training for company personnel.Provides legal support for federal transmission and ancillary services rate development.Negotiates transmission, interconnection, system impact and facilities studies, and other types of commercial agreements.Develops legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and opinions on laws, policies andregulatory issues. Develops and presents recommendations to senior management within the organizational unit and the Company regarding course of action.Oversees, selects, and directs outside legal counsel.Recommends application of Company and departmental policies to protect the company's interests and objectives.Represents the Company in administrative proceedings at federal and state agencies.Develops all forms of legal documents including contracts, pleadings, data requests, data request responses, testimony, regulatory documents, reports, and presentations.Delivers high quality work product and sufficient legal controls on a timely basis to the Company's business unitsEnsures all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.Monitors and enforces all compliance requirements for area of responsibility.Performs related duties as assigned.QualificationsWhat You BringJuris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, as well as authorization to practice before the FERC.Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm, government, or corporate setting.Experience with FERC transmission regulation and policy.Experience with NERC standards.Experience in tariff interpretation and reliability standards.Knowledge of:Demonstrated verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills including assessing implications of proposed actions/arguments and responding appropriately in internal and external forums.Demonstrated skills in working as a team member, maintaining project timelines, managing and prioritizing multiple legal initiatives, and delivering commitments.Demonstrated knowledge of research and analysis techniques and application of federal, state and local government laws and regulations is required.Work Environment & TravelGeneral office environment. No special physical demands required. Same-day and overnight travel required.About UsNV Energy is looking for qualified people to join us in one of the premier energy companies in the West. Located in the fastest growing state in the United States, NV Energy provides electricity to 1.3 million customers throughout Nevada as well as a state tourist population exceeding 40 million annually. Among the many communities we serve are Las Vegas, Reno-Sparks, Henderson, Elko and South Lake Tahoe. We also provide natural gas to more than 155,000 citizens in the Reno-Sparks area.About the Team