Director, Legal Division — Telework Eligible

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 152,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, DC, invites applications for a senior executive as Director, Legal Division within the Office of Administrative Litigation. The Director leads a team of attorneys and staff in resolving cases for hearing and settlement, and provides legal counsel on administrative law and energy regulation.

Reporting to the Office Director, OAL, the role emphasizes precedent, trial readiness, and strategic negotiation, with responsibilities to guide division

Qualifications

• Education transcripts required.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.
• If qualifying based on foreign education, provide credentialing evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a division of attorneys and legal staff in resolving cases set for hearing and settlement.
• Provide legal advice on administrative law and trial practice.
• Develop strategy for litigating unresolved matters and negotiate settlements.
• Oversee preparation and filing of briefs, petitions, motions, and other pleadings before Administrative Law Judges.
• Collaborate with the Office Director to align with the Commission's strategic plan and ensure efficient operations.
• Represent the Office Director and FERC in administrative litigation and settlements.

Job description

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, DC, invites applications for a senior executive as Director, Legal Division within the Office of Administrative Litigation. The Director leads a team of attorneys and staff in resolving cases for hearing and settlement, and provides legal counsel on administrative law and energy regulation.

Reporting to the Office Director, OAL, the role emphasizes precedent, trial readiness, and strategic negotiation, with responsibilities to guide division