Senior Counsel – Regulatory

American Electric Power

Senior Counsel providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance on regulatory issues for AEP. Developing and litigating regulatory cases, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeAshland • Kentucky, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $136,539 - $224,609 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert legal advice and strategic guidance on regulatory cases
Develop and litigate regulatory cases, including drafting pleadings, testimony, and briefs
Manage litigation processes and coordinate with outside legal counsel
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
Oversee compliance programs and develop training related to regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school
5+ years of legal experience, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector
7+ years of legal experience for Senior Counsel Grade 11, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department and in the electric utility or energy sector

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Long-term Incentive
401 Match
AEP Pension
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

litigationregulatory compliancedrafting pleadingstestimony preparationbrief writing

Soft Skills

strategic guidancecollaborationcoordinationalignment with business objectives

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)