Assistant General Counsel

California Public Utilities Commission

California Public Utilities Commission

Legal

United States

Posted on Apr 6, 2026
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Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification, please click here to open the examination bulletin and follow the instructions on “How to apply”.

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Virtual interviews via web portals or phone may be offered as deemed appropriate and feasible by the hiring manager – standard in-person interviews will still be offered if conditions permit.

This Assistant Chief Counsel position will primarily oversee attorneys and staff who represent the Commission’s Public Advocates Office in arguing for the lowest possible bills for utility consumers, and the Consumer Protection and Enforcement Division to enforce compliance with critical Commission safety rules for passenger transportation services, including for transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft and autonomous vehicles.
The Assistant Chief Counsel will oversee the advocacy work in those areas and will supervise approximately ten junior and senior attorneys and two litigation specialist staff. Tasks include advising and developing legal strategies, reviewing and editing written memoranda and pleadings, and coordinating with other members of Legal Division management and client groups. Under the direction of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, the Assistant Chief Counsel will collaborate with other members of Legal Division management to help run Legal Division, including planning trainings, supervising hiring and recruitment and document and information sharing, and performing other duties as directed or necessary to meet Legal Division’s administrative and operational needs.

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