Senior Attorney-Advisor: Regulatory & Litigation

US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking Attorney-Advisor professionals for multiple positions across its major offices: OAL, OERA, and OGC. Appointees will evaluate legal issues related to energy regulation and enforcement, providing guidance to senior staff and assisting in rulemaking processes.

Applicants must hold a JD or LL.B. and be active bar members; for GS-14 or GS-15 grades, relevant post-bar experience is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited college or university.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• Legal research and memorandum drafting experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze complex legal issues.
• Lead teams to analyze issues and develop legal conclusions.
• Draft memoranda, orders, regulations, and other documents.
• Contribute to statutes and regulatory matters.

Skills

Legal research

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or LL.B.

Job description

The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking Attorney-Advisor professionals for multiple positions across its major offices: OAL, OERA, and OGC. Appointees will evaluate legal issues related to energy regulation and enforcement, providing guidance to senior staff and assisting in rulemaking processes.

Applicants must hold a JD or LL.B. and be active bar members; for GS-14 or GS-15 grades, relevant post-bar experience is required.