Assistant General Counsel

State of Maryland•Baltimore City, MD

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About The Position

The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a full-time Attorney to provide legal and policy advice to the Commission on a wide array of matters related to the regulation of electric, gas, transportation, telecommunications and other industries regulated by the Commission. About the Commission: The Commission regulates public service companies and ensures that their rates, terms, and conditions are just, reasonable, and transparent. The Commission acts to protect the safety of the public, ensure efficient and reliable delivery of public utility services, and encourage the conservation of natural resources and environmental preservation. The Commission serves the public interest through a commitment to professionalism, diversity, mutual respect, and ethical conduct. About the Office of General Counsel: OGC provides legal advice and assistance to the Commission on questions concerning the jurisdiction, rights, duties and powers of the Commission, defends Commission orders in court in appellate litigation, represents the Commission in federal and state administrative proceedings, and initiates and defends other legal actions on the Commission’s behalf as needed. This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Five years of legal experience, with prior experience in energy regulation preferred, such as practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Candidates must be a member of the Maryland Bar.
Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Candidates must have a valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in utility regulation or other administrative law matters, including practice before state or federal regulatory utility commissions
Litigation experience practicing before FERC or experience working for this agency
Trial or appellate litigation experience in state or federal courts
Practical knowledge of State personnel law and the State procurement process
A background in economics, business, accounting, environmental law or engineering
Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, and Microsoft Word

Responsibilities

Provide analysis, advice and support to the Commission on matters pending before it and on matters before other State and federal regulatory agencies
Review, evaluate and provide analysis of applications, transactional documents, testimony and pleadings submitted to the Commission
Prepare draft Commission orders
Provide oral and written briefings on matters of interest to the Commission
Litigate cases in State and federal courts, including handling appeals of Commission orders
Prepare draft protests and comments, and participate in hearings and settlement negotiations supporting Commission positions in FERC proceedings addressing wholesale electric and natural gas issues