Legal Office Director (Environmental Conservation)
Department of Energy & Environmental Protection · Hartford, CT · Connecticut
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Nov 7, 2026
- Closes
- Dec 1, 2026
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Summary
The Office Director (Legal) for Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) provides legal counsel to the Environmental Conservation Branch, supporting the Commissioner and 300 staff members across natural resources, forestry, wildlife, boating, parks, and the Environmental Conservation Police. The role involves litigation support, drafting partnership agreements, developing regulations and policies, and offering legal guidance on fisheries, forestry, wildlife management, and outdoor recreation programs. This is an appointed position working hybrid Monday-Friday from Hartford, CT.
Key qualifications
- Must be admitted to practice law in Connecticut or obtain Connecticut Bar membership within 6 months of appointment
- Experience leading teams and managing projects with oversight of legal personnel
- Experience with administrative processes, regulations, and administrative procedure acts
- Experience preparing legal communications including memoranda, briefs, and opinions
- Experience independently preparing and enforcing contract terms for real property and services
- Experience collaborating with subject matter experts and establishing public-private sector partnerships
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