Regulatory Attorney

 

The Regulatory Attorney performs as a subject-matter expert to assist INGAA’s General Counsel. The position will involve regular interaction with the INGAA Legal and Rates Committee, Accounting Task Force and Construction Permitting & Compliance Task Force. This employee will work on a wide range of substantive policy and legal matters, such as: pipeline permitting policy, FERC ratemaking and accounting, FERC environmental construction policies, pipeline operations, maintenance, and safety regulations, and federal appellate litigation.

 

Here is what you will be doing:

 

·       Develop policy strategies and draft regulatory filings regarding pipeline ratemaking, accounting, permitting and construction matters.

·       Analyze significant FERC orders, court orders and pleadings and communicate impact to members.

·       Develop expertise with FERC policies and regulations.

·       Research and master relevant caselaw as it pertains to pipeline rate, certificate and environmental issues.

·       Coordinate responses to Legal and Rates Committee and Accounting Task Force inquiries, including collating and analyzing member data.

·       Review and edit, as appropriate, regulatory filings drafted by other INGAA committees as well as amicus briefs prepared by outside counsel.

·       Support Government Relations Committee by assisting with talking points.

·       Prepare presentations for industry speaking events.

·       Participate in various technical conferences and report key takeaways to members.

·       Handle multiple issues simultaneously.

 

Here is what you need to know:

 

Education:	·       Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school ·       Must be a member in good standing of a state bar association
Work Experience:	·       4 to 6 years relevant work experience is required ·       Natural gas pipeline regulation, FERC, or energy experience strongly preferred
Skills:	·       Strong legal research skills ·       Possess a strong work ethic ·       Have experience related to drafting of regulatory filings and/or briefs ·       Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills are critical ·       Ability to work independently within short timeframes ·       Ability to multi-task ·       Ability to meet deadlines on a timely manner ·       Good people skills

 

 

 

 

This position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement match and employer-paid health insurance.

 

About INGAA

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) is a trade organization that advocates regulatory and legislative positions of importance to the natural gas pipeline industry in North America. INGAA is comprised of 25 members, representing the vast majority of the interstate natural gas transmission pipeline companies in the U.S. and Canada. INGAA members operate almost 200,000 miles of pipeline. We invite you to visit our website for more information https://www.ingaa.org/.

 

INGAA is an equal opportunity employer.