Regulatory Litigation Counsel, Energy & Utilities

Kansas Corporation Commission; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Corporation Commission in Wichita seeks a Litigation Counsel to advise technical staff on oil and gas regulatory issues, prepare testimony, pleadings, and briefs. This role supports regulatory actions and ensures compliance with governing rules.

Responsibilities include reviewing discovery, representing the Commission in hearings, conducting examinations and cross-examinations, and providing legal guidance on procedures, rules, and legislative initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited law school.
• Ability to advise and support technical staff on regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Commission's technical staff on oil and gas regulatory matters.
• Prepare testimony, pleadings, motions and briefs; review discovery.
• Provide representation in hearings and pre-hearing conferences; conduct oral arguments as needed.
• Examine and cross-examine witnesses; maintain a full docket and assist with procedures, rules and legislation.

Skills

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Cross-examination

Regulatory law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Kansas Corporation Commission in Wichita seeks a Litigation Counsel to advise technical staff on oil and gas regulatory issues, prepare testimony, pleadings, and briefs. This role supports regulatory actions and ensures compliance with governing rules.

Responsibilities include reviewing discovery, representing the Commission in hearings, conducting examinations and cross-examinations, and providing legal guidance on procedures, rules, and legislative initiatives as needed.