Deputy General Counsel

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave 15 days

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Sick leave 15 days

Job summary

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION seeks a Deputy General Counsel to lead legal matters for the Commission, including litigation, regulatory compliance, and contract review. The role requires advising on state agency administration and energy/utility regulation in state and federal forums.

Under the Office of General Counsel, you will provide guidance, draft documents, and collaborate with internal and external counsel to manage legal risks.

Qualifications

• Requires admission to the Oklahoma Bar and 5+ years in the practice of law.
• Strong knowledge of legal principles and evidence; ability to present findings clearly.
• Experience with state or federal court litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Commission in state and federal proceedings, including testimony.
• Draft legal documents and present evidence in hearings.
• Review contracts, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and proposed legislation for compliance and risk.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and external counsel to meet legal needs.

Skills

Legal research

Legal counsel

Regulatory compliance

Litigation

Contract review

Education

Oklahoma Bar Admission

Job description

Job Posting Title: Deputy General Counsel Agency 185 CORPORATION COMMISSION Supervisory Organization Corporation Commission Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Annual Salary: $90,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.

Job Description

Basic Purpose Under the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (“Commission” or “OCC”) Office of General Counsel research and provide guidance on complex legal matters on behalf of the Commission in state and federal courts and administrative agencies and provide legal counsel on a wide range of issues relating to state agency administration and the regulation of petroleum storage tanks, oil and gas, public utilities, and transportation.

Typical Functions Represents the Commission in legal proceedings, including first- and second- chair responsibility in state, federal, appellate, and administrative court proceedings to include drafting all appropriate legal documents, developing and presenting evidence, including witness testimony in hearings. Performs collections functions and represents the Commissions in actions brought in district court to enforce Commission judgments. Researches, analyzes complex information, and reports findings and conclusions on agency and administrative programs, issues, and concerns. Reviews and provides legal counsel and guidance on contracts, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and litigation, and proposed legislation to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state statutes, rules, and guidelines governing the agency’s programs. Collaborates with external legal counsel, internal agency divisions or department, and other state agencies to ensure the organization's legal needs are met effectively and efficiently. Manages or assists in managing the legal risks for the agency. Performs related work as required and assigned.

Education and Experience

Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association and five (5) years of experience in the practice of law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; the scope of Oklahoma statutory law and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, principles of administrative and constitutional law, trial and administrative hearing procedures, and rules of evidence. Skilled in performing independent and difficult research; analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios; presenting proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting argument clearly and concisely in oral and written form; effectively presenting, explaining, and arguing cases and legal issues; composing correspondence involving the explanation of complex legal matters; effectively communicating with internal personnel and the public. Preferred candidates will have experience with state or federal court litigation, including collections litigation.

Additional Job Description

The work location will be in the Oklahoma City office of the Corporation Commission. Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. This position is not remote work eligible. Annual Salary $90,000-$100,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1-5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5-10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10-20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• A comprehensive health insurance package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan.

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on a favorable background check FLSA Exempt status Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Agency Contact

Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between.