The Colorado Attorney General's Office
First Assistant Attorney General - State Services (PUC)
The Colorado Attorney General's Office, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Overview
First Assistant Attorney General State Services (PUC). The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) General Counsel Unit in the State Services Section is seeking a senior attorney to lead the Unit. Colorado is actively working towards a clean energy transition, aiming for 100% net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and the Colorado PUC is at the forefront of these efforts as the state regulator of public utilities. The Unit advises the PUC on water, transportation, telecommunications, rail and transit safety, and gas pipeline safety matters, in addition to complex regulatory issues involving renewable energy, solar, wind, battery storage, and electric vehicle transportation. This position is a hybrid role that involves both serving as General Counsel to the PUC Commissioners, advisors, and staff and representing the PUC in matters before state and federal court including judicial review of PUC decisions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Responsibilities
Lead a collaborative team of 8 attorneys and 2 professional staff consistent with the values of the DOL, including making hiring and salary recommendations, performance management, leave approvals, resolution of personnel matters, and other administrative tasks. Report to the State Services Section Deputy AG on legal, operational, and personnel matters and seek supervisory or managerial assistance as needed. Assist the Section Deputy AG and Office Manager with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit, Section, and the DOL. Participate in management and leadership teams for the Section and the Office. Provide strategic legal advice and leadership on complex regulatory and administrative law matters. Oversee and manage the legal work of the Unit, ensuring consistency, quality, and clarity in legal analysis and written products across all regular work, including pleadings, filings, testimony in adjudicated cases before the PUC, cross-examination of witnesses, advising on hearings, and drafting and revising final Commission decisions. Lead or coordinate litigation on behalf of the PUC in state and federal courts and before federal regulatory agencies. Collaborate with Commissioners technical advisors to support sound regulatory decision-making through written briefing materials, meetings, and drafting comprehensive written decisions. Qualifications
Minimum qualifications, substitutions, conditions of employment & appeal rights Be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Those eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar must submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. A minimum of 7 years of general counsel, administrative, litigation, or transactional legal experience. We are seeking applicants who bring diverse experiences and backgrounds to add value to the department, the unit, and our clients. Significant experience in utilities law, energy law, and/or administrative law. Demonstrated ability to prepare and provide advice on technically complex matters for administrative or judicial hearings. Ability to work effectively with a team or independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide high-level legal services to a sophisticated client. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. The PUC Unit functions on a hybrid work model. First Assistant Attorneys General are encouraged to work in the office at least 2 or 3 days per week; alternative in-person and remote work arrangements will be considered. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce is valued and encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
First Assistant Attorney General State Services (PUC). The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) General Counsel Unit in the State Services Section is seeking a senior attorney to lead the Unit. Colorado is actively working towards a clean energy transition, aiming for 100% net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and the Colorado PUC is at the forefront of these efforts as the state regulator of public utilities. The Unit advises the PUC on water, transportation, telecommunications, rail and transit safety, and gas pipeline safety matters, in addition to complex regulatory issues involving renewable energy, solar, wind, battery storage, and electric vehicle transportation. This position is a hybrid role that involves both serving as General Counsel to the PUC Commissioners, advisors, and staff and representing the PUC in matters before state and federal court including judicial review of PUC decisions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested parties are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Responsibilities
Lead a collaborative team of 8 attorneys and 2 professional staff consistent with the values of the DOL, including making hiring and salary recommendations, performance management, leave approvals, resolution of personnel matters, and other administrative tasks. Report to the State Services Section Deputy AG on legal, operational, and personnel matters and seek supervisory or managerial assistance as needed. Assist the Section Deputy AG and Office Manager with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit, Section, and the DOL. Participate in management and leadership teams for the Section and the Office. Provide strategic legal advice and leadership on complex regulatory and administrative law matters. Oversee and manage the legal work of the Unit, ensuring consistency, quality, and clarity in legal analysis and written products across all regular work, including pleadings, filings, testimony in adjudicated cases before the PUC, cross-examination of witnesses, advising on hearings, and drafting and revising final Commission decisions. Lead or coordinate litigation on behalf of the PUC in state and federal courts and before federal regulatory agencies. Collaborate with Commissioners technical advisors to support sound regulatory decision-making through written briefing materials, meetings, and drafting comprehensive written decisions. Qualifications
Minimum qualifications, substitutions, conditions of employment & appeal rights Be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application. Those eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar must submit proof of their completed application and application for Practice Pending Admission before the first day of employment. A minimum of 7 years of general counsel, administrative, litigation, or transactional legal experience. We are seeking applicants who bring diverse experiences and backgrounds to add value to the department, the unit, and our clients. Significant experience in utilities law, energy law, and/or administrative law. Demonstrated ability to prepare and provide advice on technically complex matters for administrative or judicial hearings. Ability to work effectively with a team or independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide high-level legal services to a sophisticated client. THIS POSITION REQUIRES AT LEAST ONE WRITING SAMPLE. PLEASE REVIEW THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION OF THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Conditions of Employment
Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation prior to appointment. The PUC Unit functions on a hybrid work model. First Assistant Attorneys General are encouraged to work in the office at least 2 or 3 days per week; alternative in-person and remote work arrangements will be considered. The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce is valued and encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr