Closing Date: 19th October, 2025
Description:
Energy is the foundation on which modern society is built. Today, the energy landscape is diversifying and changing at a rapid pace. The Utah Office of Energy Development (OED) seeks a dedicated attorney to support and develop legal and policy strategies that will increase the state's energy security, ensure Utahns continue to enjoy reliable, affordable and adequate energy, and help bring emerging technologies to the marketplace. Your work will be instrumental in creating legal and policy approaches that help the state achieve its energy goals. You will assist with the office's legal efforts , including strategies, documents, policies, and written responses. Come join a passionate, growing team of professionals dedicated to securing Utah's energy future. This position is open to entry-level attorneys . Familiarity with energy law and policy is preferred.Incumbents provide legal and policy advice to the Office of Energy Development on all matters pertaining to energy development in Utah. Additionally, incumbents will coordinate with other relevant state agencies to develop and advocate for effective policy strategies.
Why You Should Join Our Team:
This is more than a career; it's a chance to have a lasting impact. As part of the OED team, you'll help shape the future of energy in the state and the region. Utah has long been a leader in the energy sector, and our work ensures that the state continues to be a leader, an innovator, and a national example of how to do energy right. As OED Energy Legal Counsel, your leadership and contributions will be pivotal to these efforts. You'll join a s mall, well-coordinated team all focused on the same goals. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, performance bonuses, and the chance to grow and advance your skills and career. Visit us here.
Responsibilities:
- Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions related to public information. Develops statutes and rules; obtains feedback for the regulated sectors; coordinates the rulemaking process; monitors compliance with rulemaking requirements.
- Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents, and/or other written materials.
- Receives, researches, and responds to incoming questions and complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
- Consults and cooperates with assigned AG counsel as necessary.
- Develop effective policy strategies to advocate for and protect the state's interests relating to energy and environmental entities, programs, and regulations.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate:
- Listens and understands spoken and written information.
- Communicates ideas clearly in speech and writing.
- Generates many creative ideas and solutions.
- Recognizes potential issues without solving them.
- Applies general rules to specific problems.
- Forms conclusions from various information.
- Orders and groups things according to specific rules.
- Focuses on tasks without distraction and easily switches between tasks.
- Identifies and understands speech and speaks clearly.
- Understands written work documents.
- Listens attentively and asks appropriate questions.
- Communicates effectively in writing.
- Conveys information effectively in speech.
- Uses logic to evaluate solutions and approaches.
- Understands new information for problem-solving.
- Chooses appropriate training methods.
- Monitors performance for improvements.
- Understands and adjusts to others' reactions.
- Persuades others and reconciles differences.
- Teaches and looks for ways to help people.
- Identifies and solves complex problems.
- Evaluates costs and benefits of actions.
- Understands and improves system performance.
- Manages time effectively and develops people.
Supplemental Information:
- A Juris Doctorate is required.
- Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations , etc.
- This position is open to new attorneys and recent graduates of an accredited lawyer school.
