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The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) manages the efficient flow of electricity on more than 11,000 circuit-miles of high-voltage transmission lines, dispatching power from hundreds of generating units across the state. The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) applies cutting-edge technology to operating a reliable electricity system, managing competitive markets for wholesale electricity, and planning for the Empire State's energy future.  The NYISO’s Legal department invites applications for a full-time Attorney I. Attorneys assist with providing legal assessments, interpretations, and recommendations to internal NYISO clients regarding NYISO policies, federal and state statutes, court and regulatory agency orders, regulations and contractual obligations.  Attorneys advise and prepare legal documents for, NYISO clients on matters related to energy and other areas of law under the guidance and direction of a Senior Attorney. This Attorney will also assist the Senior Compliance Attorney with issues related to the NYISO's corporate compliance program.  This includes matters under the Code of Conduct and related to NERC, NPCC, NYSRC, NAESB, confidentiality, and CEII.  This also includes managing litigation and document holds and the processing of data requests. ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES  Draft pleadings and assist with the drafting of more complex pleadings for filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or New York Public Service Commission (NYPSC), including tariff amendments, answers to comments, waiver requests and applications. Provide support to internal NYISO clients on matters before the NYISO’s shared governance process, including the review of presentations and other meeting materials. Assist with the preparation and review of legal documents, contracts and appellate briefs. Assist with representing the NYISO in regulatory proceedings, formal hearings, and  rulemakings before administrative agencies and bodies including the FERC, NYPSC, North American Electric Reliability Company, North American Energy Standards Board, Northeast Power Coordinating Council and New York State Reliability Council. Conduct research regarding laws, rulings and regulations.  Assist with providing advice to NYISO clients regarding same. Confer with colleagues with specialty in areas of law and NYISO market design, electric utility planning or electric utility operation personnel to help develop NYISO position or legal strategy. Review, interpret and propose modifications to NYISO and department policies to protect NYISO interests and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and contractual requirements.  Represent legal department at internal NYISO committees as requested. Gather evidence and information for management decision making. Assist with negotiation of contracts with vendors, or of agreements with neighboring regions. Conduct research regarding proposed legislation that might affect the organization. May specialize in specific area of law or specific aspects of the NYISO’s business.   SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None.   QUALIFICATIONS: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school required. Excellent academic credentials required. Three years of significant related experience practicing before FERC or a state regulatory commission on energy matters; experience at an ISO/RTO, public utility, energy marketing company or a legal position at a state Public Service Commission (PSC); or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Recent law school graduates with exceptional academic credentials may be considered.   CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS License to practice law required.  Admission to Bar in New York and the District of Columbia desired.   ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to analyze and inte