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Connecticut Department Of Administrative Services

Energy and Environmental Protection Office Director (Legal)

Connecticut Department Of Administrative Services

Manages state resources, operations, and services, streamlining efficiency for Connecticut government.

Directing the staff and programs of an office providing diverse legal services to the Office of the Commissioner, including drafting and reviewing legislation, regulations, contracts and agreements, legal memoranda, declaratory rulings, orders, final decisions, legal briefs, and other written communications. Providing legal advice related to environmental, energy and administrative law matters. Coordinating and consulting with the Office of the Attorney General on questions of law and the management of ongoing or anticipated litigation. Researching complex legal issues. Responding to Freedom of Information requests and requests for advice from agency personnel concerning the Code of Ethics. Interpreting statutes, regulations, rulings, and contracts. Supporting efforts to provide affordable and clean energy to all residents and business in an equitable manner.

17d ago

$115,466 - $157,448

Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Full Time

New Britain, CT

Hybrid

Company Size

1,700 Employees

Service Specialisms

Construction services

Project Management

Consulting

Engineering

Architecture

Property Development

Design

Technical Services

Sector Specialisms

Human Resources

Information Technology

Fleet Vehicle Services

Building and Construction

Procurement

Grants Administration

Role

What you would be doing

drafting

coordination

advice

foi responses

team management

general counsel

Research complex legal issues;
interpret statutes, regulations, rulings, and contracts;
Drafting and reviewing strategic reports and plans.
Coordinate and consult with the Office of the Attorney General on questions of law and the management of ongoing or anticipated litigation;
Provide legal advice related to environmental, energy and administrative law matters;
Providing legal services to the Commissioner and agency personnel relating to affordable, clean and reliable energy resources, telecommunication and broadband services, weatherization assistance, conservation and load management, building retrofits, and more.
Respond to Freedom of Information requests and requests for advice from agency personnel concerning the Code of Ethics;
Provide legal counsel and advice to agency leadership and technical staff.
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Provide diverse legal services to the Office of the Commissioner including drafting and reviewing legislation, regulations, contracts and agreements, legal memoranda, declaratory rulings, orders, final decisions, legal briefs, and other written communications;
Performing wide ranging general counsel duties regarding legislation and regulations, as well as contracting, litigation, ethics, employment and open records matters.
Providing advice and support to the Office of the Commissioner relating to administrative dockets before the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Support efforts to provide affordable and clean energy to all residents and business in an equitable manner; and
Manage, mentor, evaluate and support a legal team comprised of attorneys and paralegals;

What you bring

legal research

legal analysis

communication skills

interpersonal skills

administrative law

client advice

Considerable knowledge of
Experience preparing written legal communications entailing legal research and analysis, including memoranda of law, legal briefs, decisions or opinions for judicial or administrative proceedings;
and ability to interpret and apply relevant complex state and federal environmental, energy and conservation laws, statutes, regulations and programs;
oral and written communication skills;
interpersonal skills;
Experience in administrative or judicial proceedings in state or federal forums;
administrative law;
Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to achieve client’s objectives;
Incumbents in this class must be a member of the Connecticut Bar. Please include your credentials within your application.
Knowledge of
and ability to apply relevant agency policies and procedures;
Experience independently preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts;
Experience advising institutional clients concerning legal approaches;
Experience leading teams and managing projects, including the review and oversight of the work product and performance of legal personnel.
environmental protection and energy principles, practices and issues;
Experience with administrative processes and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, including drafting or promulgating regulations, participating in or adjudicating contested case proceedings, or participating in administrative appeals; and
and ability to apply management principles and practices;
Analytical, negotiation and organizational skills;
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
Ability to initiate and direct programs.
Skill in researching and preparing matters involving contested cases;

Benefits

A healthy work/life balance to all employees;
LOCATION: this position is based in New Britain, CT and offers some flexibility for a hybrid work schedule.
The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.
Professional growth and development opportunities;

Training + Development

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Security clearance