Senior Corporate Counsel
Multiple U.S. locationsFull-time$184–209K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Senior Corporate Counsel will support MISO’s federal and potentially state regulatory functions. The role includes preparing FERC filings, advising on regulatory matters, and providing legal support to internal teams. The position requires a Juris Doctor, an active U.S. law license, and at least five years of experience; utility, energy, or regulatory law experience is sought, with FERC or state utility experience preferred.
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Description
Key Responsibilities
As Sr. Corporate Counsel, you will generally support the federal, and potentially some state, regulatory functions of MISO, which may include:
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Researching and drafting filings for submission to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
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Reviewing, interpreting, and revising the MISO Tariff and Business Practices Manuals.
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Reviewing, interpreting, and advising on laws, rulings, and regulations.
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Collaborating and partnering with varied business personnel to evaluate, support, and further business objectives.
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Collaborate with other employees to ensure effective communication, operational excellence, and a high level of customer service, both with internal and external stakeholders.
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Networking and influencing to solve problems and shape outcomes to meet business objectives.
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Providing general legal support to internal subject matter experts, including risk identification and providing solutions for risk mitigation.
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Attending stakeholder meetings and providing real-time legal insights.
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Assisting with state regulatory matters as required.
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Contributing to special projects as required in the regulatory space.
What We’re Looking For
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Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice law in any U.S. state or D.C. (Must obtain Arkansas, Indiana, and/or Minnesota licensure, as applicable, within 18 months of hire.)
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Minimum 5-7 years’ experience required
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Experience in utility, energy, or regulatory law (FERC or state utility experience preferred).
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Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
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Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment.
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Ability to interpret complex regulatory documents and draft clear, persuasive communications and filings.
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Ability to professionally exercise discretion and independent judgement in day-to-day work.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
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Experience with regulatory litigation at the state or federal level not required but welcomed.
Success Looks Like
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Independently making FERC filings within the first year.
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Earning the trust of internal teams as a go-to legal advisor.
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Demonstrating adaptability, initiative, and a collaborative spirit.
Why MISO
At MISO, we’re committed to innovation, reliability, and collaboration. Join a team where your legal expertise will directly support the future of energy markets and grid reliability.
Appropriate level will be determined based upon experience and knowledge.
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $184,000-209,000 USD annually. Base salary range for this position is included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, and qualifications/experience.
Position is also eligible for an annual bonus if individual performance and company objectives are met. At MISO we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, vacation, sick and safe time, available on your first day of employment.
MISO, What We Do (https://vimeo.com/935124142/5c8d23402d)
MISO manages the electricity superhighway in the Central U.S. Through use of groundbreaking research and advanced technology, our highly skilled employees ensure power flows reliably to 45 million people. Operating the electricity grid, running a robust energy market, planning for a bright future – it’s what our immensely talented and dedicated team does every day.
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Education
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- Post-Baccalaureate Program or better in Law (JD)
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Job Category: Legal
Full-Time
How this job compares
Set against the 755 open Corporate Counsel jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$184–209K/yr
- US median$154–229K/yr574 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $197K, is close to the US median midpoint ($196K) — in the middle half of Corporate Counsel salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 755 open Corporate Counsel jobs across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Corporate Counsel postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (658 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 584 of the 755 open Corporate Counsel jobs (77%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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