Hybrid Regulatory Counsel

at Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)

• Job title: Regulatory Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Boston, United States

About the role

• Regulatory Counsel driving Environmental League of Massachusetts work at the Department of Public Utilities. Leading advocacy on complex regulatory issues for environmental policy and consumer protection.

Responsibilities

• Represent ELM in proceedings at the Department of Public Utilities, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and other regulatory agencies
• Review and conduct discovery, work with expert witnesses to craft testimony, prepare for and conduct cross-examination, conduct research to support arguments, draft briefs and motions, and other aspects of adjudication
• Build and execute strategies for achieving ELM’s goals in relevant administrative processes at the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Energy Resources, and other agencies
• Identify regulatory and systemic barriers to reducing the cost of electricity in Massachusetts
• Research and implement policy solutions to address them
• Create legislative campaigns around utility business model reform, virtual power plants, rate design, finance mechanisms, and integrated energy planning
• Build ELM’s reputation as a thought leader through appearances in media, press, and events
• Build alliances and coalitions among parties to regulatory processes and enrich network of partnerships impacting decarbonization and affordability
• Write advocacy and educational materials, articles, opinion pieces, and communicate about expertise, supported by ELM’s communications team
• Facilitate discussions among diverse stakeholders and drive support for policies that reduce energy burdens and accelerate the pace of transformation
• Represent ELM in meetings with donors to discuss our regulatory efforts, supported by ELM’s Development team.

Requirements

• JD or LLM and at least 5 years of litigation or administrative law practice
• Active bar membership in good standing (MA preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Must be a strategic thinker who is also detail and process-oriented
• Organized self-starter with an ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deliverables simultaneously
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to distill complex ideas into clear, easy to understand messages
• Collaborative, “all hands on deck” orientation around getting work done
• Commitment to centering racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture

Benefits

• generous paid time off
• health and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 403(b) retirement plan with organizational match