Description

Associate General Counsel

Maryland Public Service Commission

(Special Appointment)

Salary Range:  $111,484.00 - $173,775.00

 Closing Date:  Monday, March 23, 2026

The Maryland Public Service Commission’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a full-time Attorney to provide legal and policy advice to the Commission on a wide array of matters related to the regulation of electric, gas, transportation, telecommunications and other industries regulated by the Commission. 

About the Commission: The Commission regulates public service companies and ensures that their rates, terms, and conditions are just, reasonable, and transparent. The Commission acts to protect the safety of the public, ensure efficient and reliable delivery of public utility services, and encourage the conservation of natural resources and environmental preservation. The Commission serves the public interest through a commitment to professionalism, diversity, mutual respect, and ethical conduct.

About the Office of General Counsel: OGC provides legal advice and assistance to the Commission on questions concerning the jurisdiction, rights, duties and powers of the Commission, defends Commission orders in court in appellate litigation, represents the Commission in federal and state administrative proceedings, and initiates and defends other legal actions on the Commission’s behalf as needed.

Requirements for Open Position

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school, and be admitted to the Maryland Bar. Additionally, a valid authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid driver’s license are required.  To be eligible for the Associate General Counsel position, the candidate must have at least five years of legal experience, with prior experience in energy regulation preferred, such as practice before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Excellent writing, verbal, and communications skills are required to perform the duties of either position.

Duties of this Position

• Provide analysis, advice and support to the Commission on matters pending before it and on matters before other State and federal regulatory agencies;
• Review, evaluate and provide analysis of applications, transactional documents, testimony and pleadings submitted to the Commission;
• Prepare draft Commission orders;
• Provide oral and written briefings on matters of interest to the Commission;
• Litigate cases in State and federal courts, including handling appeals of Commission orders; and
• Prepare draft protests and comments, and participate in hearings and settlement negotiations supporting Commission positions in FERC proceedings addressing wholesale electric and natural gas issues.

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This Special Appointment position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (“the Commission.”)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility regulation or other administrative law matters, including practice before state or federal regulatory utility commissions;
• Litigation experience practicing before FERC or experience working for this agency;
•  Trial or appellate litigation experience in state or federal courts;
• Practical knowledge of State personnel law and the State procurement process;
• A background in economics, business, accounting, environmental law or engineering; and
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as Westlaw and Lexis, and Microsoft Word.

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation/sick/personal days, medical and dental insurance, pension plan, supplemental retirement plans, employee credit union and direct deposit. Further discussion of benefits available to employees of the Executive Branch of Maryland State government is provided here.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter, application, resume, writing sample, an official law school transcript, and evidence of admission to, and good standing in, the Maryland Bar online to kimberlys.parker@maryland.gov. Please include in your subject line “Associate General Counsel Application.” 

The open position provides an exciting opportunity to join an accomplished and collegial legal team in providing legal and policy advice to the Commission on diverse regulatory issues. We look forward to reviewing your application.