Description:
Description:Be a Part of Something that Matters
At WECC, we enhance the lives of 90 million people by identifying and mitigating risks to the bulk power system in the West. To deliver on our mission of a highly reliable and secure bulk power system in the Western Interconnection, we are seeking an Enforcement Attorney to help us further our mission and achieve our business goals.
The Senior-level Enforcement Attorney will process Potential Noncompliance (PNC) with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission-approved and British Columbia Utilities Commission- approved mandatory Reliability Standards by investigating, analyzing, and resolving cases in alignment with WECC's mission. This role will ensure risks to the Bulk-Power System (BPS) are reduced or eliminated, provide training and guidance to internal and external stakeholders, and support continuous improvement of Enforcement processes and tools.
While WECC's headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this position is remote-eligible for candidates residing in the lower 48 U.S. states. Time spent traveling is expected to be a minimum of 15% for this role, though business needs may require additional travel on occasion.
You will—
- Conduct legal research on North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) precedents and Reliability Standards to ensure appropriate and consistent dispositions of alleged violations.
- Review and assess registered entities' potential noncompliance of NERC Reliability Standards in accordance with NERC Rules of Procedure (ROP) and related NERC and FERC guidance.
- Collaborate with Enforcement risk and mitigation Engineers to conduct discovery and determine the scope and risk of potential noncompliance issues.
- Draft disposition documents and settlement agreements to resolve registered entities' noncompliance.
- Interface with registered entity compliance and legal contacts regarding the status of open enforcement actions.
- Conduct penalty assessments, prepare settlement agreements, and participate in settlement negotiations with registered entities.
- Provide legal and/or technical expertise when a registered entity contests a violation and requests a hearing.
- Ensure the development of a complete evidentiary record for all noncompliance issues.
- Provide legal expertise and training to other WECC departments and registered entities on enforcement related issues.
- Attend and participate in industry workshops and presentations to keep abreast of current industry trends, guidance, and processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
You will enjoy this role if you-
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in energy, administrative law, regulatory law, or complex litigation.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex cases and negotiations.
- Can learn and effectively use specialized systems, including Align, SEL, and case tracking tools.
- Are detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understand and adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols.
- Our people and our work matter;
- Everyone is invited to be a leader;
- Independence, perspective, and partnership are how we add value;
- Intellectual curiosity, empowerment, and accountability fuel meaningful results;
- Continuous improvement and innovation are essential; and
- We act with intention and focused urgency in everything we do.