Staff Counsel: Public Utilities & Energy Policy

PowerLines; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking Staff Attorneys for its Staff Counsel Division in Baltimore. You will support technical staff in regulatory proceedings, draft regulations, and advise on complex policy issues impacting energy, utilities, and consumer protections.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate, bar admission, and relevant government experience in public utility regulation. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within the agency.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Two years of experience in a government agency practicing law related to public utility regulation.
• Bar admission in any state or federal jurisdiction at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Represent Technical Staff in Commission proceedings, including witness preparation, cross-examination, and drafting pleadings and briefs.
• Participate in Commission-sponsored work groups addressing regulatory and policy issues (e.g., EV infrastructure, offshore wind, cybersecurity).
• Draft and present proposed regulations.
• Review legislation and develop Staff recommendations on bills affecting regulated industries.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Commission’s technical staff regarding proceedings and activities.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Regulatory analysis

Public policy

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Maryland Public Service Commission is seeking Staff Attorneys for its Staff Counsel Division in Baltimore. You will support technical staff in regulatory proceedings, draft regulations, and advise on complex policy issues impacting energy, utilities, and consumer protections.

Qualified candidates hold a Juris Doctorate, bar admission, and relevant government experience in public utility regulation. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within the agency.