About Ameren Services (B&CS)
Ameren Services provides administrative support and services to Ameren Corporation and its operating companies, subsidiaries and affiliates. Ameren Services includes a wide range of skill sets and roles, from finance and legal experts to digital and cyber specialists, plus those charged with ensuring environmental compliance and operational safety. Together, we help execute a strategy that enables Ameren to deliver superior long-term value to customers, shareholders and the environment.
Our benefits include:
Medical coverage on date of hire
100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave
Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.
About The Position
The Corporate Counsel will assist Ameren regulated subsidiaries in matters concerning utility regulation, primarily state regulatory matters in Illinois. This position requires the ability to work relatively independently and to offer competent counsel in matters concerning utility regulation. The person selected will join a team that works together to address a high volume of legal and regulatory matters and is dedicated to achieving successful resolutions to these matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Represent Ameren subsidiaries in administrative dockets before the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC") and other state and federal administrative agencies;
- Support internal clients concerning cases pending before the ICC and other state and federal agencies;
- Counsel clients concerning legal matters affecting regulated utility operations in Illinois and surrounding jurisdictions;
- Supervise and manage outside consultants and attorneys;
- Represent Ameren subsidiaries in negotiated proceedings;
- Represent Ameren subsidiaries in matters concerning local government ordinances and regulations; and
- Support Ameren subsidiaries in assessing legal risks concerning proposed or pending legislation or regulations.
Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required. Ten or more years of experience in state utility regulatory advocacy in private practice, corporate legal department or related government agency required. Experience related to government and administrative matters is preferred. Candidate must be admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction. Licensure in Illinois preferred. If not, successful candidate will be required to obtain a general license to practice in Illinois or alternatively, obtain an in-house certificate authorizing practice on behalf of Ameren and its subsidiaries.
Qualifications - Corporate Counsel
Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required. Five or more years of experience in state utility regulatory advocacy in private practice, corporate legal department or related government agency required. Experience related to government and administrative matters is preferred. Candidate must be admitted to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction. Licensure in Illinois preferred. If not, successful candidate will be required to obtain a general license to practice in Illinois or alternatively, obtain an in-house certificate authorizing practice on behalf of Ameren and its subsidiaries.
In addition to the above qualifications, the successful candidate will demonstrate:
Strong organizational, time management, oral advocacy and written communication skills. The Candidate must be proficient and possess diligence to advance matters including docketed proceedings independently, as well as strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse team. Experience in handling accounting matters related to regulation and rates, rate cases generally, rate design matters, energy efficiency dockets, and/or transmission siting proceedings would be valued. The Candidate should demonstrate agility and organizational skills to manage numerous and sometimes competing responsibilities of varying urgency and criticality within a fast-paced work environment. Proficiency in legal research, Lexis or Westlaw and other applicable research services and the following Ameren competencies: Think Customer, Inspire and Engage, Foster Innovation, Drive Results, Champion Learning, Build Trust, and Be Strategic.
Additional InformationAmeren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
Compensation Range:
$134,700.00 - $250,500.00* This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends upon applicant’s credentials.
At Ameren, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered. Roles are eligible for additional rewards including annual incentive payments based on individual and company performance.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
Friday May 15, 2026All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.
Similar Jobs
What We Do
We're Ameren Corporation (AEE), a St. Louis-based, Fortune 500 company that powers the quality of life for millions of people throughout Illinois and Missouri. Ameren Illinois provides electric distribution and transmission service, as well as natural gas distribution service, while Ameren Missouri provides vertically integrated electric service, with generating capacity of over 10,200 megawatts, and natural gas distribution service. Combined, we serve 2.4 million electric and more than 900,000 natural gas customers in a 64,000 square mile area. We're the largest electric utility in Missouri and the second largest in Illinois, and we're among the nation's largest investor-owned electric or gas utility.
