Associate General Counsel, Utilities Regulation

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in St. Paul seeks an Associate General Counsel to join the Legal Unit.

The role involves reviewing filings in regulatory and permitting dockets, tracking evolving legal issues, and coordinating with the legal unit, assistant attorneys general, and other agency units to provide timely, effective advice. The successful candidate will lead on internal appeals of utility-customer complaints, work with Commissioners on policy development, and help refine

Qualifications

• JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school; Minnesota license or ability to obtain within six months.
• Four years practicing lawyer, including one year in government or regulatory areas.
• Experience providing legal advice and researching statutes, rules, and case law.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming filings in regulatory and permitting dockets.
• Monitor emerging legal issues and coordinate between units for timely advice.
• Lead advisor on internal appeals of utility-customer complaints.
• Advise Commissioners and staff on regulatory issues; support data requests.

Skills

Excellent writing

Oral communication

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

JD degree

Job description

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in St. Paul seeks an Associate General Counsel to join the Legal Unit.

The role involves reviewing filings in regulatory and permitting dockets, tracking evolving legal issues, and coordinating with the legal unit, assistant attorneys general, and other agency units to provide timely, effective advice. The successful candidate will lead on internal appeals of utility-customer complaints, work with Commissioners on policy development, and help refine