- Analyze, interpret, advise and provide recommendations on legal matters involving PJM.
- Responsible for formal advocacy before the Commission; custodian of all formal communications made to the Commission.
- Drafting, editing and electronic filing of certain PJM pleadings, including interventions, comments to NOPRs, comments and compliance filings on discrete matters.
- Direct and manage outside counsel on the drafting of other PJM pleadings; direct and manage outside counsel in discovery and hearing phases of adversarial Commission proceedings.
- Organize the argument and approach with outside counsel of pleadings in more substantial and/or adversarial the Commission proceedings.
- Review, edit and revise draft pleadings prepared by outside counsel.
- Collect input and comment on draft pleadings (including those prepared by outside counsel) directly from business clients and either incorporating them into the drafts or coordinating an organized response back to outside counsel for incorporation into the drafts.
- Appear as counsel of record on PJM matters before the Commission.
- Coordinate responses to discovery requests when received by PJM and the propounding of discovery on PJM’s behalf.
- Attend the Commission hearings, settlement conferences, open meetings, technical conferences, etc.
- Monitor and keep up with the Commission decision making in other areas that might impact PJM business.
- Responsible for coordinating litigation proceedings in local, state and federal courts involving PJM.
- Act as the liaison on regulatory and legal issues with PJM stakeholders.
- Counsel and advise management and staff on tariff compliance and other regulatory issues.
- Participate in discussions to develop policies affecting PJM.
- Provide legal advice and interpretations of PJM’s tariff and other governing documents.
- Quickly develop sensitivity to varied business and operational interests and ability to apply substantive knowledge of applicable law and seasoned legal judgment to promote objectives of in-house client base.
- JD degree
- 5+ years of work experience
- Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
- Experience with legal research and writing
- Experience in litigation matters
- Experience working with a regulatory agency, law firm or in a legislative setting
- MBA, Business Administration
- Experience with PJM Agreements and Tariffs
- Experience with PJM operating agreements and neighboring systems
- Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions
- Experience assisting in the preparation and filing of documents in federal or state regulatory proceedings
- Experience with PUC and state regulatory laws, coupled with a general understanding of the electric utility industry
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What We Do
PJM Interconnection manages the high-voltage electric system that provides power to 65 million people in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia. It's the largest power grid in North America.
As a neutral, independent party, PJM administers a competitive wholesale electricity market. PJM’s long-term regional planning process provides a broad, interstate perspective that identifies the most effective and cost-efficient improvements to the grid to ensure reliability and economic benefits.
PJM serves all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.
An independent board oversees PJM’s activities. Effective governance and a collaborative stakeholder process help PJM achieve its vision: “To be the electric industry leader – today and tomorrow – in reliable operations and efficient wholesale markets.”
