Public Utilities Bureau Chief: Regulatory Leader & Advocate

Office of the Illinois Attorney General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a Bureau Chief for the Public Utilities Bureau in Chicago. The role supervises a team of attorneys and policy specialists, overseeing litigation before the ICC, FERC, and other regulators.

You will coordinate statutory analysis, regulatory filings, and expert testimony. The position requires licensure in Illinois and at least 10 years of public utilities law experience, with a commensurate salary based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Strong writing ability required.
• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Experience supervising litigation teams helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of attorneys and policy specialists handling a broad litigation docket before ICC, FERC, and other bodies.
• Coordinate analysis of statutes, regulations, filings, and orders impacting utility service.
• Review expert testimony, briefs, and administrative litigation; supervise litigation on rate design, service quality, investments, mergers and competition.
• Review pending legislation and proposed regulations to protect Illinois utility ratepayers.

Skills

Writing ability

Communication skills

Management skills

Education

Illinois license to practice law

10+ years legal experience

Job description

Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a Bureau Chief for the Public Utilities Bureau in Chicago. The role supervises a team of attorneys and policy specialists, overseeing litigation before the ICC, FERC, and other regulators.

You will coordinate statutory analysis, regulatory filings, and expert testimony. The position requires licensure in Illinois and at least 10 years of public utilities law experience, with a commensurate salary based on qualifications.