Attorney Iii

Profile

Attorney III
Duties : Under the direct supervision of an Assistant Chief Counsel and the general direction of the Chief Counsel, the Attorney will mainly be responsible for providing legal advice on Commission transactions: grants, contracts, and loans for a variety of programs that support research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovations in energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative fuels and vehicles, and other energy-related areas. Duties include reviewing grant and contract competitive solicitations and resulting awards for compliance with state and sometimes federal laws (including the California Environmental Quality Act and Information Practices Act), providing oral and written legal advice on transaction issues, legal research, negotiating and drafting terms and conditions, working with the Attorney General’s Office on civil litigation including enforcing and defending claims of breach, and generally working closely with the Commission’s Contracts, Grants, and Loans Office and the technical staff managing the agreements. Sometimes the duties also include reviewing and proposing legislation, providing advice on intellectual property issues, enacting or amending regulations, appearing in administrative proceedings (e.g., contract disputes before the Department of General Services and program implementation before the California Public Utilities Commission), and researching issues in debt collection, bankruptcy, corporate law, and public finance. Representing Commission staff that serve as an independent party in power plant license proceedings, and other quasi-adjudicatory proceedings before the Energy Commission. Providing legal advice for regular updates to the State’s energy efficiency standards for new construction (Title 24) and appliances offered for sale in California, and other regulations that implement the Energy Commission’s programs. Providing legal advice to the Commission and its staff on all other agency matters, e.g., the Open Meetings Act, conflicts of interest, the Public Records Act, personnel, etc. Hearing Advisers co-preside with Commissioners on siting cases, in which proposals to build power plants are reviewed, and provide legal advice to Commissioners on a variety of other matters, including complaint or investigation proceedings, proposed regulations, and policy matters. Drafts the most difficult and important Commission legal or policy documents, including legislation, orders, decisions, briefs, regulations, memorandum, and contracts. Participates in the most complex and sensitive Commission proceedings, including but not limited to complex transactional matters, litigation, and conflicts of law. Represents the Commission in very sensitive and complex proceedings before other state and federal government boards and agencies, and courts. Advises the Commissioners and staff on all aspects of Commission business, including but not limited to complex transactional matters. Develops and recommends legal strategies for the Commission. Performs other duties as required, consistent with the specifications of the classification.

Company info

Sign Up Now - WashingtondcCrossing.com