General Counsel; Indianapolis

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC):
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission is an administrative agency that hears evidence in cases filed before it and makes decisions based on the evidence presented in those cases. An advocate of neither the public nor the utilities, the Commission is required by state statute to make decisions in the public interest to ensure the utilities provide safe and reliable service at just and reasonable rates.

The Office of General Counsel provides legal support on technical matters, including, but not limited to, statutory interpretation regarding state and federal utility regulation, practice and procedure before the Commission, review of potential utility legislation, and requests for Commission investigation regarding regulated utilities. The Office of General Counsel also works with internal staff and tracks regional and federal issues affecting the Commission, and as appropriate, drafts and submits comments and filings on behalf of the Commission to federal agencies.

The General Counsel provides legal counsel to the Chairman, Commissioners, Executive Directors, Division Directors, and other staff of the IURC on a wide variety of legal matters and serves as the Commission's Ethics Officer. The General Counsel is an executive-level director that oversees the work of the Commission's Office of General Counsel and a staff of four Assistant General Counsels and one Legal Assistant.

The General Counsel is responsible for implementing and administering statutory requirements, including rule makings and other assignments, as well as providing utility law expertise in defending the Commission's orders on appeal in both the federal and the state appellate courts. The General Counsel is also responsible for contract formation and review, responses to public records requests, ethics and internal policies, and personnel matters.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $ but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

Responsibilities include:

• Direct and oversee all Legal Division staff members and division workflow and projects.
• Prepare and render legal opinions to the agency’s leadership and management teams, as requested.
• Provide legal assistance in the drafting of legal documents, agency policy, rules and regulations, resolutions, and other legal or related papers upon request.
• Provide legal assistance in the drafting of legislation impacting the agency.
• Work with the Legislative Director on legislative matters as directed, including providing legal analysis of pending legislation.
• Advise staff concerning agency matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepares reports on various topics as requested by the Commissioner and management team.
• Review contracts as requested.
• Manage agency litigation and coordinates legal matters with outside counsel.
• Monitor legal services provided to the agency by outside counsel.
• Serve as the Ethics Officer for the agency as requested.
• Keep the Commissioner informed and up to date regarding any matters within the incumbent’s responsibilities that are likely to have a significant impact on the agency.
• Develop and implement ideas for cost savings and efficiency.
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