Principal Attorney I (power, Transmission, & Regulatory)

New York Power Authority

Albany, US
Albany: $156,000-$195,000; white plains: $179,000-...
On-site
Ny psc, nyiso, ferc tariffs, regulations
Legal contract drafting and negotiation
Managing closings for large projects
Provides legal advice/counsel to all NYPA’s business and functional areas with a focus on business units impacted by PSC, NYISO and FERC regulation including transmission development and operation

Job Summary

  • Provides legal advice/counsel to all NYPA’s business and functional areas with a focus on business units impacted by PSC, NYISO and FERC regulation including transmission development and operation.
  • Will require managing closings for large projects and asset transfers in coordination with NYPA’s real estate team.
  • The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation.

Matching Summary

Provides legal advice/counsel to all NYPA’s business and functional areas with a focus on business units impacted by PSC, NYISO and FERC regulation including transmission development and operation.

Salary

Albany: $156,000-$195,000; White Plains: $179,000-224,000; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • NY PSC, NYISO, FERC tariffs, regulations
  • Legal contract drafting and negotiation
  • Managing closings for large projects
  • Representing NYPA in disputes
  • Legal risk identification and monitoring

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and coaching legal staff
  • Strategic legal support for operations
  • Developing and implementing legal processes
  • Collaboration with business unit clients

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor Degree
  • Admitted to practice in New York State
  • Minimum 8 years of legal experience
  • Experience in energy, litigation, commercial, or employment law

Work Rights

Admitted to practice in New York State and Federal court

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