The ideal candidate will have significant experience in organized electric markets and have experience with the role of public power within these markets and advising clients from multiple business sectors in connection with market developments and ongoing operations within the market.
- Advise on legal issues to support SRP's business units in such areas as emerging energy markets, their development in the Western Interconnection, and the regulatory impacts of SRP's participation in them.
- Provide routine and specialized legal advice on electric utility markets, electric utility contracting, and related federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including Standards of Conduct.
- Assist SRP executives and staff in understanding and complying with general legal and regulatory obligations.
- Advise SRP staff on FERC orders, FERC rules, and FERC compliance for non-public utilities, including providing applicable training.
- Work with SRP's regulatory affairs and operating units to prepare and submit comments on proposed rules, regulations and business practices relating to CAISO Energy Imbalance Market, SPP Markets+, and other initiatives in the Western Interconnection.
- Assist in the preparation and interpretation of business policies and procedures.
- Collaborate closely with legal colleagues on the analysis, strategy, and resolution of novel legal issues.
- Perform legal research and independently drafts contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents required for participation in an organized market.
The duties listed above provide an overview of potential responsibilities and do not reflect an exhaustive list.
- Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience, gained in-house or in a law firm preferred.
- Experience with complex utility contracts and transactions, open-access transmission tariff requirements, and related agreements.
- Familiarity with organized energy markets, with experience in CAISO or SPP preferred.
- Experience in FERC practice and organized energy markets, including day-ahead markets, real-time markets, regional transmission organizations, or independent system operators, especially for a non-public utility, would be highly valued.
Successful candidate must be admitted to practice law, and in good standing, in the current state of practice; if not Arizona, able to gain admission in Arizona within 6 months of employment.
Education
Completion of a Juris Doctor (JD ) from an accredited institution.
SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:
- Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
- Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
- Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
- Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
- Short and long-term disability plans
- Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
- 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
