Attorney - Limited Period - Augusta, ME

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES

ATTORNEY

-LIMITED PERIOD-

Opening Date: February 20, 2026

Closing Date: End of day March 06, 2026

Location: Augusta

Position Number:

Position Type: Limited Period

Class Code: 2016

Grade: 31 (Professional/Technical)

Salary: $67, $94,515.20 Per Year

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION : The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER), which manages energy policy and programs for the State, has an attorney-level opening for a key staff position to serve as in-house Procurement and Regulatory Counsel. This position is responsible for certain legal and regulatory duties and tasks, as authorized by the Attorney General, to be performed within the DOER to assist the new agency in fulfilling its responsibilities to meet Maine's energy and climate objectives and ensure affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy.

The Maine Legislature recently expanded the policy and statutory responsibilities of the DOER. In July 2025, the Governor signed into law LD 1270, An Act to Establish the Department of Energy Resources, which establishes the DOER in Title 35-A, Chapter 103, as the successor to the Governor's Energy Office (GEO). The DOER is charged with new responsibilities, including conducting regular clean energy and other infrastructure procurements to advance the energy policies of the state based on the state energy plan. This position will play a critical role in helping the DOER meet these responsibilities.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Working collaboratively with Department leadership to understand office priorities.
• Providing legal advice to the DOER regarding matters relating to energy procurement, including the preparation of requests for proposals, the review of responses to requests for proposals, the selection and award of contracts, the negotiation and drafting of contracts, and the review of grant documents, cooperative agreements, and other programmatic instruments.
• Appearing on behalf of the DOER in administrative and regulatory proceedings relating to energy procurement in proceedings before the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Preparing and filing briefs and other materials in PUC and FERC proceedings.
• In consultation with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), assisting with the drafting of rules and provision of advice regarding the APA rulemaking process.
• Drafting and providing advice and assistance regarding internal DOER administrative policies and procedures.
• Acting as the DOER's liaison with the OAG.
• Serving as a resource to DOER staff on issues related to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Law degree from an accredited law school.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Admitted to practice law in Maine and currently registered with the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate strong legal advocacy, research, and writing skills, and an interest in specializing in energy law, policy, and regulatory work, procurement and contract law and administration, and the mission and work of the DOER.
• Experience with energy, procurement, and contract law and administration are preferred.
• High ethical standards, sound judgement, strong communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational and time management skills, and the ability to function effectively as part of a team are essential.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and confidential employees receive three (3) personal leave days.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements .
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office .
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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