New York State Department of Public Service · 1 week ago
Deputy Counsel, NS-M6
Albany, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $197K/yr
8+ years expThe New York State Department of Public Service is seeking a Deputy Counsel to work in the Office of General Counsel. The role involves assisting the General Counsel with policy management, supervising staff, directing complex policy cases, and providing legal advice on regulatory matters.
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Responsibilities
Assisting the General Counsel in the supervision of one or more of the sections of OGC, the Records Access Officer, Legislative Counsel, Excelsior Fellows, legal interns, and administrative support staff across different office locations
Supervising OGC Staff and working with other Department Offices regarding the review and resolution by the Public Service Commission (Commission) of administrative appeals concerning consumer complaints, implementation of utility tariffs, regulations, uniform business practices, and Commission orders related to consumer protection issues; proactively identifying trends in consumer cases that may be pertinent to staff initiatives, tariff reviews, declaratory rulings, audit reviews, investigations, regulatory updates, legislative amendments, or other appropriate action
Having responsibility for legal issues including, but not limited to, tax law, energy assistance programs, consumer protection, or special projects
Coordinating OGC efforts concerning employee interviews, hiring, and training, and institutional controls and internal governance policies
Appearing on behalf of the Department and supervising those making such appearances in proceedings held before the Commission and other State agencies
Appearing on behalf of the Department in State or federal court litigation as necessary
Researching and interpreting complex areas of regulatory law, Commission decisions and business, and economic policies
Providing advice to the Commission on behalf of the General Counsel and preparing memoranda on legal issues related to actions of the Commission
Assisting and reviewing recommendations to the Commission from other offices to ensure their legality, clarity, and supporting bases and information
Participating as part of the Department's advisory staff in administrative proceedings before the Commission
Supervising those responsible for drafting orders and other documents to effectuate and implement Commission decisions
Ensuring that all Commission processes are carried out lawfully in conformance with the procedural requirements of the Public Service Law, the State Administrative Procedure Act, the State Environmental Quality Review Act, and the Public Officers Law
Fostering a culture of professionalism in all work
Applying first class interpersonal and communication skills and working collaboratively with Department Directors and Executive Staff
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an accredited law school
Admission to, and current member in good standing of, the New York State Bar
Eight years of relevant post-bar experience
Preferred
Experience in the field of utility services or regulation
Litigation or consumer protection experience
Administrative law experience
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
Experience in project management
Proficient at leading teams and committees
Willingness to maintain an in-office presence to interact with and provide counsel to OGC staff and other Department Offices on evolving legal and policy matters
Company
New York State Department of Public Service
New York State regulates utilities, ensuring safe, reliable service for electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and private water.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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