The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of the General Counsel is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to provide executive leadership and direction in overseeing the Office of the Deputy General Counsel for Transactions.
As the Deputy General Counsel for Transactions, you will: Provide legal advice and counsel to the Secretary and other top agency staff members with respect to legal implications of matters related to the implementation and discharge of DOE responsibilities. Participate in formulation of policies and procedures governing the discharge of the functions of the Office of the General Counsel of DOE.
Provide legal interpretation of basic legislation, amendments thereto, agreements predicated thereon, Executive orders, delegations, directives, regulations and other documents of a legal nature applicable to the operations and administration of DOE. Work with Congressional committees and members of Congress on substantive matters and represents DOE as an official and as legal counsel to DOE officials in committee hearings.
Represent and speak for the General Counsel and Principal Deputy General Counsel when necessary. Draft or direct the drafting of proposed legislation, regulations, executive orders, delegations, and other policy, administrative and related issuances. Participate in the hiring, placement, promotion, training and development of attorneys and non-legal staff.
Provide policy guidance on attorney personnel matters and participate in resource and budget planning for the legal organization. Provide leadership in dealing successfully with high level officials within and outside Federal Government, state and local government, and in representing the organization to Congress, other departments and agencies, industry leaders, and senior executive advisory panels.
Must meet the minimum education requirements of successful completion of a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) with a professional law degree (L.L.B or J.D.). This position has a positive education requirement. Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.
The posted pay range is $199172 – $228000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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