Environmental Law Office Director - Regulatory Strategy

Department of Energy & Environmental Protection; Hartford (CT); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Office Director (Legal) at Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection leads the legal office under the Environmental Quality branch, guiding attorneys who provide legal guidance on environmental programs, enforcement, permitting, and regulatory matters.

The role involves managing a legal team, directing strategy on state and federal programs, drafting regulations and legislation, and supporting the agency's mission to protect Connecticut's natural resources and

Formación

• Admitted to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for admission within six months of appointment
• Experience leading legal teams and managing projects with oversight of attorney work product and performance
• Experience drafting memoranda, briefs, and opinions for judicial or administrative proceedings
• Experience with administrative processes and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, including drafting regulations
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to achieve client objectives
• Experience drafting, reviewing or implementing legislation and regulations

Responsabilidades

• Lead the legal office supporting the Environmental Quality branch and advise on environmental programs, enforcement, permitting, and regulatory matters
• Direct legal strategy for state and federal environmental programs
• Draft regulations and legislation aligned with the agency's mission to protect natural resources

Descripción del empleo

The Office Director (Legal) at Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection leads the legal office under the Environmental Quality branch, guiding attorneys who provide legal guidance on environmental programs, enforcement, permitting, and regulatory matters.

The role involves managing a legal team, directing strategy on state and federal programs, drafting regulations and legislation, and supporting the agency's mission to protect Connecticut's natural resources and