What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Corporate Counsel position at AMS Ameren Services?
About Us
Ameren is a leader in the energy industry, and our transformation toward more clean, renewable energy is also transforming other industries and infrastructure in our communities. As a regional company serving local customers, we not only serve our communities, we're a part of them. This isn't just a job. At Ameren, we invest in you, so you can power the quality of life you want.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is one of the core values that guides us in everything we do. We are committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that brings diverse perspectives to every area of our business.
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
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.
Assistant Corporate Counsel (Regulatory) (ZA2141)
About The Position
Ameren Services Company is seeking an experienced regulatory attorney to 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
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school required. Three or more years of experience in litigation or 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 and Missouri preferred, and successful candidate will be required to hold a general license to practice in both states, or alternatively, obtain an in-house certificate authorizing practice on behalf of Ameren and its subsidiaries.
Technical career path level and salary depends upon applicant’s credentials. Open to all levels
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 Information
Ameren’s selection process includes a series of interviews and may include a leadership assessment process. Specific details will be provided to qualified candidates.
If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:
All 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.
