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Posted: 02-May-25
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Type: Full Time
Salary: $130,000 - $173,000
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Internal Number: 361005
Legal Advisor to the Commission
Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $130,000 - $173,000
Starting Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience
The State Corporation Commission ("Commission" and "SCC") seeks a Legal Advisor to support one of our three Commissioners. This Legal Advisor will assist the Commissioner by reviewing and organizing testimony, cases, and opinions and by performing special project assignments with significant focus on Utility law. The selected candidate for this position will conduct assigned legal research and analysis, prepare written reports, meet with the Commissioner and staff on program matters, and prepare position and/or opinion papers on policy. The Commissioner's Legal Advisor will serve as a liaison with external parties to obtain required case-related facts and information, exchange documents, and plan and organize meetings. Additional responsibilities of the selected candidate will include reviewing, summarizing, and analyzing testimony and other documents for cases; indexing and organizing cases and opinions; coordinating activities of the office with SCC Division Directors, Hearing Examiners, and the Office of General Counsel; and performing related work as requested. This position provides opportunities for some telework.
SCC Information
Located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, the SCC is a state agency with regulatory authority over many business and economic interests in Virginia. More information about the SCC may be found on our website: www.scc.virginia.gov.
The SCC offers its employees rewarding, impactful public-service work; work-life balance; and professional development opportunities. The SCC fosters a high-performing workforce with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, collaboration, and alignment with the SCC's mission and strategic goals. Core benefits provided to SCC employees include competitive health and life insurance programs, pre-tax spending accounts, leave programs, and paid state holidays. Employees participate in a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. The state funds a short and long-term disability program.
The SCC regulates various companies and industries in Virginia; therefore, to avoid any conflict, employees are required to sign a Conflict of Interest Form and must dispose of any stock they hold in a regulated company or dispose of any licenses or certificates they hold in any industry regulated by the SCC unless otherwise permitted. Employees also shall report employment of household members by a regulated company.
The SCC does not provide employer sponsorship. We use the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
The SCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer, we value and encourage veterans and members of the Reserves and National Guard to apply.
The information you submit must clearly demonstrate your experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Interview consideration is based on the information submitted online. If requested, the SCC will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and interview process. A background investigation is conducted on the selected candidate as a condition of employment.
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred qualifications for this position include a minimum of three years of experience in regulatory and administrative law, with some experience in Utility law. In addition, candidates should have a law degree from an accredited law school, and admission to the Virginia State Bar is a strong preference. The ideal candidate for this position will have considerable knowledge of the techniques used to research statutes and case law, the ability to analyze complex information and communicate effectively to facilitate decision-making, and the ability to write well documented yet concise reports. The selected candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both in and outside of the Commission. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing with the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.