General Counsel

Department of Energy ResourcesJob Description: General Counsel – Program Manager Specialist VIIIAbout DOERThe mission of the Department of Energy Resources (“DOER” or “Department”) is to create a clean, affordable, equitable, and resilient energy future for all residents, including low-income and Environmental Justice populations, businesses, communities, and institutions in the Commonwealth. To meet this objective, DOER develops and implements policies and programs to ensure the adequacy, security, diversity, and cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth's energy supply. DOER is committed to working to develop, implement, and promote energy programs and policies to ensure environmental justice and access to clean energy for all the Commonwealth's citizens, communities, businesses, and institutions.The Department of Energy Resources seeks applicants for the position of General Counsel, Program Manager Specialist VIII.Job DescriptionDOER’s General Counsel (“GC”) serves as the Department’s chief legal advisor, providing the DOER Commissioner and staff the legal and strategic counsel necessary to ensure that the Department effectively executes its programs and priorities. The General Counsel works closely with the Deputy Commissioner, Chief of Staff, Chief Financial Officer, and the Division Directors on all projects to ensure that they operate in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.The GC manages DOER’s Legal Division, which is responsible for all legal and regulatory issues at DOER. The GC will serve as the team leader, managing the Legal Division in the disposition of its workflow. Among other responsibilities, the GC oversees promulgation of Department regulations, in compliance with Chapter 30A; drafting and review of legislation; all regulatory matters the Department pursues before the Department of Public Utilities (“DPU”); litigation matters involving the Department, in coordination with the Office of the Attorney General (“AGO”); procurement matters, including the Section 83C offshore wind procurement process, programmatic procurement documents involving Program Opportunity Notices (“PONs”), Requests for Proposals (“RFPs”), Requests for Quotes (“RFQs”), and resulting contracts; compliance and legal issues relating to federal funding; compliance with state public records, open meeting, ethics, and other laws; personnel issues; lawful Department operation of and participation in grantmaking and other programs, including the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (“RGGI”); and other legal agreements and compliance obligations. Additionally, the GC serves as a conduit and coordinator between DOER, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (“EEA”), and the Office of the Governor in relation to Department legal and regulatory issues.Responsibilities:Hire, assign, manage, direct, and evaluate work performed by all Legal Division staffManage workflow of DOER Legal Team, drive effective project management to ensure deliverables are completed and deadlines are metManage legal review process, including coordination with EEA, of draft documents, filings, procurement documents, draft regulations, and contractsServe as a legal resource or cause other attorneys to serve as a legal resource to non-legal staff, as well as legal staffSupport policy initiatives and programs at DOERServe as the primary liaison with EEA LegalAttend meetings with internal and external stakeholdersSupport administrative matters such as reports, internal updates, and other routine mattersManage personnel matters affecting all members of the Legal DivisionEnsure legal complianceCreate weekly report for Chief of Staff and EEA LegalOther duties as assignedRequired Qualification:Membership in the Massachusetts BarPreferred Qualifications:At least six years of experience as a practicing utility, energy, or litigation attorney with substantial administrative law experienceAbility to analyze complex legal issues and make appropriate recommendationsExperience supervising staff and managing a teamDemonstrated project management experienceStrong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and persuasively both orally and in writingDemonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and collaborate with colleagues to accomplish work objectivesStrong history of creative problem-solving skillsWorking knowledge of clean energy policy and familiarity with Massachusetts’ energy prioritiesExperience in the drafting and interpretation of regulations and statutes; conducting and managing litigation; and in public procurement lawThorough knowledge of Massachusetts general laws relating to DOER and energy generally, related state and Federal law, administrative law, and constitutional lawKnowledge of economic policy and marketsA cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

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