Attorney I

NYISO

Rensselaer, NY

Full Time

Posted May 8, 2026

$92k - $154k

Transmission & Distribution

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

Job Description

License to practice law required.

Key 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.
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Requirements

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.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex documents.
Ability to write and effectively edit legal documents, contracts, speeches, presentations and articles.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to NYISO stakeholders, government representatives, management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Intermediate competency in Windows operating environment using MS Office applications, e-mail and internet programs.
Proficient in legal research tools and programs.