General Counsel

Office of General Counsel:The Office of General Counsel provides legal counsel to the Commission on all matters under the Commission's jurisdiction.Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.This office also supervises the procedural and legal aspects of all cases before the Commission.In addition, this office assists in responding to inquiries from the Legislature.The office is responsible for defending Commission orders on appeal, for defending Commission rules challenged before the Division of Administrative Hearings, and for representing the Commission before state and federal courts.To assist FPSC offices and divisions, this office offers support in making filings with, or presentations to, other federal, state, or local agencies.The office advises in the promulgation of rules and attends or conducts rulemaking hearings at the Commission's direction.It also reviews procurement contracts; counsels the Commission on personnel, contractual, public records, and other administrative legal cases involving evidentiary hearings before the Commission or an Administrative Law Judge, the office is responsible for conducting discovery, presenting staff positions and testimony, and cross-examining other parties' witnesses.In conjunction with the appropriate technical staff, this office prepares recommendations to the Commission and prepares written Commission orders.Position SummaryThe General Counsel serves as the head of the Office of General Counsel and reports to the Chairman and Commissioners of the FPSC.This executive leadership role is responsible for overseeing all legal functions, guiding regulatory and legislative efforts, and ensuring legal compliance across Commission operations.

Created: 2025-06-01