Position Overview

The Staff Attorney supports the Chief Regulatory Counsel, Energy, in managing AGA’s regulatory advocacy and litigation efforts. Working with AGA subject matter experts and member companies, the Staff Attorney helps develop regulatory advocacy initiatives and positions on issues impacting the natural gas industry, with a focus on issues before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy 

Role and Responsibilities

• Represent AGA in stakeholder and agency meetings on regulatory issues 
• Draft comments on federal regulatory proposals on topics, with a primary focus on FERC/natural gas pipeline, and Department of Energy (DOE)/energy efficiency; coordinate input from members to reach consensus
• Work with members to develop regulatory advocacy initiatives and positions on issues impacting AGA members before FERC, the DOE, and other federal agencies. 
• Review, analyze and summarize regulatory and legislative proposals 
• Research legal and policy issues as needed to support AGA’s advocacy efforts
• Draft analyses and summaries to keep members informed of regulatory developments
• Attend and provide concise summaries of Congressional hearings, FERC meetings and other briefings relevant to AGA members.
• Prepare reports, presentations and collateral materials for use in public policy outreach and communications
• Develop and maintain federal regulatory and content for AGA’s website
• Work collaboratively within the Office of General Counsel and others at AGA 
• Perform other legal duties as assigned by the General Counsel or Chief Regulatory Counsel, Energy

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Legal research capability
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate complex subjects clearly to a range of audiences
• Strong relationship building, problem solving and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work harmoniously as part of a team, and to maintain strong and productive relationships with work colleagues, AGA members and others
• Ability to take direction, work independently and coordinate work with others
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a professional manner, to meet deadlines and manage resources
• J.D. and admission to a state bar required
• 2-5 years of experience in regulatory policy (private practice, energy industry, association, government or NGO), or related industry