Senior Counsel - Regulatory

Our client, a leading utility company, is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its legal team in Columbus, Ohio. This is a pivotal opportunity to represent operating companies in regulatory proceedings and drive strategy in the complex world of utility regulation across key Midwest jurisdictions.

Why work here?

Be a trusted legal advisor in one of the nation's major electric utility organizations

Help shape and execute regulatory and legislative strategy across multiple jurisdictions

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, commissions, and external counsel in impactful legal matters

Competitive salary and benefits with excellent long-term career prospects

What you’ll do:

Represent operating companies in regulatory proceedings before state utility commissions and in related appeals

Coordinate and implement regulatory and legislative strategies

Prepare and manage advocacy materials including testimony, comments, briefs, and data responses

Cross-examine witnesses, present testimony, and participate in hearing

Provide legal advice on public utility regulation to internal teams

Develop and maintain relationships with regulators, staff, and stakeholders

Manage and coordinate outside counsel involvement

Travel periodically across AEP system locations as needed

What you will need:

JD from an accredited law school and license to practice in Ohio

Minimum 5–7 years of legal experience, ideally with state utility commission representation for electric public utilities

Strong regulatory law background with expertise in electric utility ratemaking, legislative and docketed proceedings, and cross-jurisdictional regulatory issues

Excellent written and oral communication skills, and a proven ability to operate independently with sound legal judgment

Ability to travel approximately 10–15%, with additional travel during hearings or key meetings

If you're ready to advance your legal career with one of the country's premier energy companies, we invite you to apply to this posting.