Associate Legal Counsel - Consumer Protection

Illinois Power Agency; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel focused on consumer protection initiatives. This role involves working on solar incentive programs, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with the legal team to address consumer protection issues. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support the community while ensuring compliance and consumer rights are upheld. If you are passionate about legal advocacy and want to make an impact in the renewable energy sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and Illinois bar membership required.
• Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in consumer protection-related updates and new initiatives.
• Draft and review disciplinary notices and compliance documents.
• Participate in policy discussions and work with Agency management.

Skills

Legal Research

Persuasive Writing

Critical Thinking

Analytic Skills

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

Education

Juris Doctor degree

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Associate Legal Counsel - Consumer Protection

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

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Job Requisition ID: 46452
Closing Date: 05/11/2025
Agency: Illinois Power Agency
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
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Number of Vacancies: 1

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Work Hours: M-F: 9AM to 5PM
Work Location: 180 N Wabash Ave, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60601
Email: [e-mail]
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance; Environmental & Natural Resources

Associate Legal Counsel – Consumer Protection

The Illinois Power Agency (“Agency”) is hiring an Associate Legal Counsel – Consumer Protection to join the Consumer Protection team within the Agency’s Legal Bureau. The Associate Legal Counsel will work on the Agency’s robust and expanding consumer protection initiatives for the Agency’s solar incentive programs, Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the legal team and Agency staff in the design and implementation of consumer protection-related updates and new initiatives.
• Assist the Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Legal Counsel for Consumer Protection in the development and litigation of consumer protection content.
• Support updates to various program requirements and documents.
• Draft and/or review disciplinary and pre-disciplinary notices and letters.
• Assist in the development of compliance plans for participating solar developers.
• Review marketing materials, training materials, and compliance documents.
• Develop, review, and update consumer education materials.
• Identify and assist in developing strategies to address existing and emerging consumer protection issues.
• Assist in researching and formulating guidance on legal issues regarding consumer protection initiatives.
• Participate in Agency-level policy discussions; work directly with Agency management.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Illinois bar.
• Experience in the energy, environmental, consumer protection, and/or public interest fields.
• Motivated independent worker, comfortable taking the lead on assigned issues.
• Strong legal research, writing (especially persuasive writing), and editing skills.
• Attention to detail and strong critical thinking and analytic skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience with renewable energy programs or development, consumer protection, administrative law, or public interest fields.

This is a merit compensation position. Position Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is a hybrid position and may require in-office work periodically.

To apply, please submit a cover letter that describes your interest in and qualifications for the position, resume, writing sample, and three professional references along with your online application.

No phone calls please.

The Illinois Power Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).