Staff Counsel Associate Counsel

4 weeks ago

Chicago IL, United States State of Illinois Full time

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Legal, Audit & Compliance
Associate Legal Counsel – Consumer Protection
The Associate Legal Counsel – Consumer Protection is a new position on the Illinois Power Agency’s (“Agency”) expanding Consumer Protection team. The Associate Legal Counsel – Consumer Protection will work on the Agency’s robust and expanding consumer protection initiatives for the Agency’s solar incentive programs, Illinois Shines and Illinois Solar for All.
The position combines big-picture public policy discussions with the development of implementation strategies and processes in the administration of renewable incentive programs. The Associate Legal Counsel will work closely with the Deputy Legal Counsel for Consumer Protection, the Consumer Protection Specialist, other Agency staff, and the Agency’s third-party Program Administrators on a wide range of consumer protection topics. In particular, the Associate Legal Counsel will help design, develop, and implement new consumer protection-related programs and initiatives arising out of the final 2024 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan. 1) an escrow process to ensure incentive payments that have been promised to customers are passed through to the customers in a timely manner, (2) an “adder” to the REC price when companies that take on projects after the original solar company goes out of business or otherwise becomes unavailable, and (3) a restitution program to compensate customers who have been financially harmed through their participation in Illinois Shines or Illinois Solar for All.
Assist the legal team and Agency staff in the design and implementation of consumer protection-related updates and new initiatives, including the development of relevant processes, standards, and requirements.
Assist the Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Legal Counsel for Consumer Protection in the development and litigation of consumer protection content in the biennial revisions to the Agency’s Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan, and/or other future planning processes.
Support updates to various program requirements and documents, including developing and drafting proposals, administering stakeholder feedback processes, and drafting rationale documents.
Assist in the development of compliance plans for participating solar developers that have violated program requirements.
Review marketing materials, training materials, and compliance documents created by program participants to ensure program requirements are met.
Develop, review, and update consumer education materials, including webpages, Disclosure Forms, and other resources.
Assist the Chief Legal Counsel and Deputy Legal Counsel in researching and formulating guidance on legal issues regarding consumer protection initiatives.
Participate in Agency-level policy discussions; gather and provide information to the Director and Chief Legal Counsel for review; coordinate with staff and consultants in review and analysis of Agency programs to ensure consumer protection objectives are met.
A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Illinois bar. The Agency will also consider applications from individuals with pending membership in Illinois bar, or membership in another state bar and willingness to take the Illinois bar exam within 6 months.
Experience in the energy, environmental, consumer protection, and/or public interest fields
Strong legal research, writing (especially persuasive writing), and editing skills.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative environment.
At least two (2) years of experience with renewable energy programs or development, consumer protection, administrative law, or public interest fields.

The Associate Legal Counsel is prohibited from: (i) owning, directly or indirectly, 5% or more of the voting capital stock of an electric utility, independent power producer, power marketer, or alternative retail electric supplier
The position is a hybrid position and may require in-office work periodically.
Applications without a cover letter describing the applicant’s relevant experience and why the applicant would be a strong candidate for this position will not be reviewed for consideration. No phone calls please.

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