American Gas Association

Staff Attorney

LocationWashington, DC
Job Typefull_time
Salary$135,000-$155,000

About This Job


About the Job

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


What you will do:

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


What you will bring:

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


How we operate:

This role is based in Washington, DC where AGA employees currently have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely. The employee’s team determines one day each week, and the employee determines the others.


The Pay and Benefits:

For employees who live in the Washington, DC Metro area, the salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000 annually. Candidates are typically hired at a point in their salary range based on prior experience, education, and market demand for the role; employees are also compared internally to their peers. AGA offers a comprehensive benefits package for our employees and their families. More information about our benefits may be found at https://www.aga.org/about/aga-jobs/.

Paid Time Off
Medical and Dental insurance
Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
401(k) with employer matching, and non-elective contributions
Educational assistance and more!

The American Gas Association requires all offered candidates to pass a background check and sign an arbitration agreement as conditions of employment.

To be considered for this role, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with your application.


About AGA:

The American Gas Association, founded in 1918, represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States. There are more than 76 million residential, commercial, and industrial natural gas customers in the U.S., of which 95 percent — more than 74 million customers — receive their gas from AGA members. Today, natural gas meets more than thirty percent of the United States' energy needs.

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