Agency Legal Director

The Agency Legal Director will act as the principle legal advisor to PURA at an exciting time as the agency transitions to an independent agency with five seated commissioners. Reporting to the Chairman, the Agency Legal Director will oversee all legal functions of PURA, including review and consideration of updating regulations, all contracting, interfacing with the Attorney General’s Office with respect to any litigation, working with Human Resources with respect to employment matters;

and ensuring PURA’s compliance with open records and open meetings laws.

• The Agency Legal Director will assist the commissioners and staff with all legal issues s role may include:
  In coordination with the commissioners, direct staff and operations of the agency's various divisions as to any and all legal matters;
  Performing and overseeing general agency work such as evaluating and potentially seeking updates to regulations; contracting with external vendors; advising the commissioners as to any litigation; ensuring compliance and best practices as to ethical standards; advising as to employment issues; and managing PURA’s compliance with all open records and open meetings standards;
  Model and cultivate an ethical, reasonable, and considerate culture;
  Facilitate effective and open communication throughout the agency;
  Advise the commissioners on high level organizational management including departmental or unit structures;
  Support individual lawyers’ professional development;
  Direct and conduct research on legal issues or relating to the agency’s work;
  Participate in the drafting and review of all proposed regulations, agency policies, contracts and agreements;
  Monitor Agency activities to ensure that they confirm with policy, procedures, regulations, legislation and state and federal laws;
  Testify before legislative committees and perform related legislative duties;
  Perform other related duties as needed. Occasional travel and participation in events outside regular work hours may be required.