State Regulatory Counsel (WV)

State Regulatory Attorney (West Virginia / Maryland)

Our client, a large investor-owned electric utility serving customers across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, is seeking a State Regulatory Attorney to support its regulatory practice in West Virginia and/or Maryland. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with business leaders, experienced utility attorneys, and outside counsel on a broad range of regulatory matters before state public utility commissions and appellate courts.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney interested in developing or expanding a career in utility regulation, administrative law, and the electric utility industry.

Why Work Here?

• Join one of the nation's largest electric utility systems and a company committed to reliability, operational excellence, and innovation.
• Gain hands-on experience with significant regulatory proceedings that directly impact utility operations and customers.
• Work alongside experienced utility attorneys and business professionals on sophisticated legal and regulatory matters.
• Manage your own caseload while receiving mentorship and exposure to complex state utility regulation.
• Be part of a collaborative legal department that supports every major business initiative across the organization.

What You'll Do:

• Handle legal and regulatory matters before the West Virginia and/or Maryland public utility commissions and appellate courts.
• Assist with and manage complex regulatory proceedings, including rate cases, complaint proceedings, investigations, and rulemaking matters.
• Draft and review legal pleadings, motions, briefs, testimony, and business documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice to business units regarding utility regulations, compliance obligations, tariffs, and emerging regulatory developments.
• Collaborate with internal clients, fellow attorneys, and outside counsel on regulatory and litigation matters.
• Represent the company in mediation proceedings and customer dispute matters.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the utility industry and advise internal stakeholders accordingly.
• Manage multiple ongoing legal matters while meeting demanding regulatory and litigation deadlines.

What You'll Need:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 7 plus years of relevant in-house or law firm legal experience.
• Admission to the West Virginia and/or Maryland Bar and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with professionals at all levels of an organization.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn new and complex legal and regulatory subject matters.
• Prior experience with state public utility regulation, administrative law, or practice before state utility commissions is preferred.
• Electric utility industry experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative legal team.

If you are interested in learning more, please schedule a time to call using the link below.

https://calendly.com/jcoffey-variant/30min