Who We Are:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is the state agency responsible for overseeing investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts, regulating the safety of bus companies, moving companies, and transportation network companies and overseeing the safety of natural gas pipelines.

Who We Serve:

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.

Job Opening:

The Department of Public Utilities seeks applicants for a Counsel II to perform the following duties:

Draft regulations and legislation as assignedProvide legal advice to the Assistant General Counsel, Director of Pipeline Safety Division, or assigns.Assist or review policy initiatives proposed by the Assistant General Counsel, Division Director or assignsGive legal guidance to Pipeline Staff for matters before the DivisionDraft regulations and legislation as assigned Provide legal advice to the Assistant General Counsel, Director of the Pipeline Safety Division, or assignsAssist or review policy initiatives proposed by the Assistant General Counsel, Division Director or assigns. Give legal guidance to Pipeline Staff for matters before the Division.

Serve as Division counsel in proceedings before the Division.

Provides legal guidance on procedural and technical conferences and evidentiary hearingsManages assigned duties and progress,Conducts legal researchPresents information recommendations and offers legal advice at deliberative hearings of the DivisionWorks with and coordinates the work of technical analysts in preparing draft orders for the DivisionRepresents the Division on appeals of Division orders,Interprets laws, rules, regulations, and judicial or quasi-judicial decisions and opinions related to the Division’s operationsPrepares legal research and memoranda on the Division’s jurisdiction, procedures, and standards, as well as on applicable law and precedent,Other duties as assigned perform duties that benefit the Department and Pipeline Safety Division

Perform duties that benefit the Department and/or Pipeline Safety Division

Trains Division staff on ethic laws and regulations on an annual basis or for new staffMaintains and monitors the Division’s website’s legal contentDevelops and implements agency policy initiativesReviews and drafts reports for the annual Legislative ReportRepresents the Division in negotiations and settlement of Division enforcement actionsProvides information to the public and other agencies,Attends training seminars and conferences as directedNegotiates with legal staff of other agencies to develop memoranda of agreement concerning joint programsResearch and review draft pertaining legislative bills and proposals as they pertain to the DivisionPrepares pipeline safety regulations and rulemaking dockets,Other duties as assigned

Who We Are:

The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is the state agency responsible for overseeing investor-owned electric power, natural gas, and water companies in Massachusetts, regulating the safety of bus companies, moving companies, and transportation network companies and overseeing the safety of natural gas pipelines.

Who We Serve:

Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.

Job Opening:

The Department of Public Utilities seeks applicants for a Counsel II to perform the following duties:

Draft regulations and legislation as assignedProvide legal advice to the Assistant General Counsel, Director of Pipeline Safety Division, or assigns.Assist or review policy initiatives proposed by the Assistant General Counsel, Division Director or assignsGive legal guidance to Pipeline Staff for matters before the DivisionDraft regulations and legislation as assigned Provide legal advice to the Assistant General Counsel, Director of the Pipeline Safety Division, or assignsAssist or review policy initiatives proposed by the Assistant General Counsel, Division Director or assigns. Give legal guidance to Pipeline Staff for matters before the Division.

Serve as Division counsel in proceedings before the Division.

Provides legal guidance on procedural and technical conferences and evidentiary hearingsManages assigned duties and progress,Conducts legal researchPresents information recommendations and offers legal advice at deliberative hearings of the DivisionWorks with and coordinates the work of technical analysts in preparing draft orders for the DivisionRepresents the Division on appeals of Division orders,Interprets laws, rules, regulations, and judicial or quasi-judicial decisions and opinions related to the Division’s operationsPrepares legal research and memoranda on the Division’s jurisdiction, procedures, and standards, as well as on applicable law and precedent,Other duties as assigned perform duties that benefit the Department and Pipeline Safety Division

Perform duties that benefit the Department and/or Pipeline Safety Division

Trains Division staff on ethic laws and regulations on an annual basis or for new staffMaintains and monitors the Division’s website’s legal contentDevelops and implements agency policy initiativesReviews and drafts reports for the annual Legislative ReportRepresents the Division in negotiations and settlement of Division enforcement actionsProvides information to the public and other agencies,Attends training seminars and conferences as directedNegotiates with legal staff of other agencies to develop memoranda of agreement concerning joint programsResearch and review draft pertaining legislative bills and proposals as they pertain to the DivisionPrepares pipeline safety regulations and rulemaking dockets,Other duties as assigned

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, admission to the Massachusetts Bar and (A) at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience in the practice of law.

Incumbents may be required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Drivers License at a Class level specific to assignment.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.