Agency: Illinois Power Agency
Closing Date/Time: 04/28/2024
Salary: $72,000 - $92,000
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Number of Vacancies: 1
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.
Work Hours: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Work Location: 105 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60602-4602
Job Family: Legal, Audit & Compliance
Illinois Power Agency
Associate Legal Counsel – Illinois Shines
The Illinois Power Agency is an independent State Agency created in 2007 to develop annual plans to ensure adequate, reliable, affordable, efficient, and environmentally sustainable electric service for Illinois residents and to increase the development of renewable energy generation in Illinois. The Agency also conducts procurements and administers programs that implement the State Renewable Portfolio Standard, including the Illinois Shines Program. Illinois Shines provides incentives for the development of distributed generation solar and community solar projects that meet program criteria. The program includes special categories for projects located at public schools, community solar projects that involve significant community involvement, and projects submitted by equity eligible contractors. For more information about the Illinois Power Agency, please our website at https://ipa.illinois.gov. For more information about Illinois Shines, please visit the program website at https://illinoisshines.com.
The Associate Legal Counsel – Illinois Shines will work on cutting edge legal and policy issues in a rapidly evolving field under the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel. These opportunities include the ongoing management of renewable energy incentive programs, energy policy and procurement, equity and workforce requirements, labor law, contract development, legislative review, litigation, and administrative law. Responsibilities under this position will primarily focus on implementation of the Illinois Shines program, but may include other legal assignments as required by the Agency.
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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; (ii) being in any chain of successive ownership of 5% or more of the voting capital stock of any electric utility, independent power producer, power marketer, or alternative retail electric supplier; (iii) receiving any form of compensation, fee, payment, or other consideration from an electric utility, independent power producer, power marketer, or alternative retail electric supplier, including legal fees, consulting fees, bonuses, or other sums. These limitations do not apply to any compensation received pursuant to a defined benefit plan or other form of deferred compensation, provided that the individual has otherwise severed all ties to the utility, power producer, power marketer, or alternative retail electric supplier.
This is a merit compensation position. Position Salary Range: $72,000 - $92,000. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is a hybrid position and may require in-office work periodically.
To apply, please submit a cover letter that describes your interest in and qualifications for the position, resume, and three professional references along with your online application.
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.
The Illinois Power Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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