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Candidate Will Assist In The Development And Execution Of Regulatory Legal Strategy

This job will assist in the development and execution of regulatory legal strategy in support of natural gas distribution utility operations in eight states and an intrastate pipeline located in Texas in a manner that aligns with the company's vision of being the safest provider of natural gas services and the company's safety culture.

Primary duties include:

• Assisting in the development and execution of regulatory legal strategy in support of natural gas distribution utility operations in eight states and an intrastate pipeline located in Texas in a manner that aligns with the company's vision of being the safest provider of natural gas services and the company's safety culture.
• Providing advice and counsel to all levels of management regarding various legal and regulatory issues and matters affecting the company, including but not limited to, utility regulation as well as on the development and revisions of plans, policies, and practices.
• Drafting and reviewing contracts including interconnect agreements, gas supply contracts, and transportation agreements with customers with a focus on regulatory compliance.
• Directing and coordinating outside counsel and expert witnesses in regulatory proceedings. Developing trial/hearing strategy and assisting in rate case preparation and presentation.
• Performing general legal research involving various issues and concerns.
• Analyzing pending and current legislation and advising appropriate parties of pertinent court and administrative decisions regarding their impact on the company and the natural gas industry.
• Working with company personnel to identify DOT PHMSA compliance activities and develop appropriate processes and procedures to fulfill related requirements.
• Interacting with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the company with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.

Minimum requirements include:

• Four-year undergraduate degree and law degree from an accredited school.
• Licensed to practice law in a jurisdiction of the United States.
• Four years of professional legal experience.
• Strongly preferred: 3-5 years relevant experience participating in rate cases for a regulated public utility in the natural gas industry and/or other rate-regulated industries.
• Experience appearing before state public service commissions and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The position requires the ability to communicate, persuade, and/or influence internal and/or external customers at a high level such as senior management on matters of a technical and/or complex nature. Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills are required. Basic computer skills for data entry, reference, and/or retrieval tasks are required. Occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and/or lifting are required. Works in an indoor environment. Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.