Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Seeks Director for Legal Division in Washington, D.C.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is actively recruiting a Director for its Legal Division, a senior-level executive position within the Office of Administrative Litigation. This role, based in Washington, D.C., involves leading a team of legal branch chiefs, experienced attorneys, and support staff. The Director will be responsible for resolving cases related to natural gas, oil, electric, and hydroelectric matters through hearings and settlement proceedings. Key duties include planning, organizing, directing, and executing the division's work, with a strong emphasis on legal interpretation, trial preparation, and settlement strategy. The successful candidate will also provide legal advice to the office on administrative law and trial practice, and will be instrumental in developing strategies for litigating contested proceedings not resolved through other means. FERC is recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' among mid-size federal agencies.