Summary

Provide timely, cost-effective, and high quality legal and policy advice and counsel on a variety of issues that arise in shared governance processes of the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), and regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the New York Public Service Commission (PSC), and other federal and state agencies. 
 

This position also acts as a strategic partner to various business units within the Power Authority on regulatory matters, including but not limited to the following matters related to power transmission and generation: 

• Provide counsel on the interpretation and implementation of tariff provisions
• Participation in transmission planning processes before the NYISO and the PSC, including identification of transmission needs and submission of transmission projects in response to those needs
• Negotiate and draft joint transmission project development agreements, engineering, procurement and construction contracts, transmission interconnection requests, and transmission operating agreements with the NYISO and affected transmission owners
• Support applications for transmission siting before the Office of Renewable Energy Siting
• Negotiate joint development agreements and power purchase agreements
• Participate in FERC and PSC utility rate cases on transmission and related issues
• Submission of transmission rate filings to FERC for authority projects, including project costs, cost containment, cost allocation and cost recovery rate schedules
• Draft interconnection agreements with transmission owners and developers interested in accessing the Authority’s transmission system
• Other energy related matters that involve the Power Authority’s transmission and generation business and operations, including initiatives to implement NYPA’s expanded authority and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act #LI-CJ1

Responsibilities Provide the General Counsel with assistance in carrying out his/her duties and responsibilities To ensure the provision of quality legal assistance when called upon to support Authority activities To coordinate, supervise, and motivate the assignments of the Unit staff To assure continuing legal training and professional development opportunities for Unit staff Remain current on State legislation that could impact the Authority and its subsidiaries Manage and coordinate the work of attorneys including outside counsel and non-attorneys working on matters which are the responsibility of the Division Assure that timely and quality legal advice is provided to the Departments served by this position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to manage senior attorneys and report to the General Counsel on matter status and strengths and weaknesses of Authority positions Ability to interact with and manage outside counsel Outstanding written and oral communication skills required. Must understand computer presentation tools. Must have ability to influence decisions by internal and external stakeholders through substantive knowledge, communication skills and demeanor. Superior negotiation skills required to build consensus and achieve resolution on issues within and outside the Authority Must be able to manage a small work group while acting as a senior individual contributor with own case/workload. Project management skills necessary. Must be an independent thinker, take "ownership" of issues and articulate interests and positions based on long-term legal and business interests of the Authority Education, Experience and Certifications Bachelors’ and Juris Doctorate degrees Admission to New York State Bar Minimum 10 years of experience in related field  Minimum 3 years managerial or 5 years leading a team Physical Requirements

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $200,900-$251,130. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

 

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. 
 
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns.  To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.