Regulatory Attorney - Utilities & Administrative Law

Public Utility Commission of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is seeking entry level to moderately complex professional attorneys to work on electric, telecommunications, and water/sewer utility regulation. The role involves practicing administrative law, representing staff in contested cases at the Commission and SOAH, with supervision and opportunities to lead complex dockets.

Responsibilities include research, drafting pleadings, coordinating expert testimony, negotiations, and presenting oral arguments.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with JD or LLB.
• Active Texas State Bar license and eligibility to practice law in Texas.
• Attorney II requires at least two years of licensed attorney experience.
• Attorney III requires at least three years of licensed attorney experience, preferably in utility regulation or administrative law.

Responsibilities

• Represent the public interest in contested cases before the Commission and SOAH.
• Conduct legal research and analysis in support of agency cases and regulatory matters.
• Prepare pleadings and other documents for contested cases and admin proceedings.
• Coordinate development and presentation of recommendations and testimony from technical experts.
• Participate in settlement negotiations on behalf of Commission staff.
• Assist in hearings, including cross-examination and redirect of experts under supervision.
• Deliver oral arguments in formal proceedings with guidance.
• Contribute to rulemaking proceedings and development of reports for Commission and Legislature.
• Respond to public inquiries within established guidelines and support training content.

Skills

Legal research

Administrative law

Regulatory matters

Hearing representation

Oral arguments

Settlement negotiations

Pleadings drafting

Education

JD or LLB degree

Licensed to practice law in Texas

Attorney II: 2+ years licensed experience

Attorney III: 3+ years licensed experience; utility/regulatory experience preferred

Job description

The Public Utility Commission of Texas is seeking entry level to moderately complex professional attorneys to work on electric, telecommunications, and water/sewer utility regulation. The role involves practicing administrative law, representing staff in contested cases at the Commission and SOAH, with supervision and opportunities to lead complex dockets.

Responsibilities include research, drafting pleadings, coordinating expert testimony, negotiations, and presenting oral arguments.