NEOGOV · 5 months ago
First Assistant Attorney General - State Services (PUC)
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $192K/yr
7+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Colorado's Department of Law, which serves as the chief legal authority for the state. They are seeking a First Assistant Attorney General to lead the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) General Counsel Unit, focusing on complex regulatory issues related to Colorado's clean energy transition and providing legal counsel to the PUC Commissioners and staff.
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Responsibilities
Lead a collaborative team of 8 attorneys and 2 professional staff consistent with the values of the DOL that recognize that members of the DOL are public servants, principled, innovative, and better together. This includes making hiring and salary recommendations, performance management activities, approval of leave requests, resolution of personnel matters, and other administrative tasks
Report to the State Services Section Deputy AG on legal, operational, and personnel matters on a regular basis and seek supervisory or managerial assistance from the Deputy
Assist the Section Deputy AG and Office Manager with personnel, budget, and various administrative duties affecting the work of the Unit, Section, and the DOL
Participate in management and leadership teams for the Section and the Office
Provide strategic legal advice and leadership on complex regulatory and administrative law matters
Oversee and manage the legal work of the Unit, ensuring consistency, quality, and clarity in legal analysis and written product across all of the Unit’s regular work, which includes analyzing, exercising judgment, and providing legal advice on pleadings, filings, and testimony in adjudicated cases before the PUC; conducting cross-examination of witnesses on behalf of the Commissioners and advisors and advising the Commission Chair on conduct of hearings; providing legal guidance and drafting expertise in rulemaking proceedings; drafting and revising final written Commission decisions; and providing ad hoc legal advice, applying sound judgment, on general counsel matters as issues arise
Lead or coordinate litigation on behalf of the PUC in state and federal district and appellate courts, as well as before federal regulatory agencies; and
Collaborate closely with the Commissioners’ technical advisors to support sound regulatory decision-making through written briefing materials, individual meetings to discuss recommendations, presentations at Commissioners’ Weekly Meetings, and drafting comprehensive written decisions
Qualification
Required
Be admitted to the Colorado bar or be clearly eligible to waive into the Colorado Bar and be in good standing at the time of application
A minimum of 7 years of general counsel, administrative, litigation, or transactional legal experience
Proven leadership and management experience
Sound judgment and client management skills
Exceptional communication and writing skills
Ability to clearly and persuasively convey complex technical and legal issues to diverse audiences
A passion for public service, commitment to excellence, and ability to lead and inspire others
Preferred
Have significant experience in utilities law, energy law and/or administrative law
Have a demonstrated ability to effectively prepare and provide advice regarding technically complex matters for administrative or judicial hearings
Be able to work effectively with a team or independently, exercise sound judgment, and provide high level legal services to a sophisticated client
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Free access to a recently renovated on-site fitness center
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and an employee discount program
Employer-paid mental health and counseling services through Colorado State Employee Assistance Program
Employer-paid annual attorney registration dues
Employer-provided access to professional development training and CLE through PLI, Department of Law University and other entities.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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