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Axiom · 2 days ago

Utilities Lawyer (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Axiom is a global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, seeking highly skilled Utilities Lawyers to support leading energy providers across the U.S. This role involves advising on regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating utility-related agreements, and providing legal support for various utility matters.

ComplianceConsultingLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Lorna Cooley-Kelly

Responsibilities

Advise on regulatory compliance and filings before state and federal agencies, including PUC/PSC bodies

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of utility-related agreements, including:

Retail Electricity Supply Agreements

Load Serving Entity (LSE) Contracts

Power Distribution and Transmission Agreements

Interconnection and Grid Access Agreements

Wheeling Agreements

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts

Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Smart Grid and Metering Contracts

Provide legal support for rate case filings, tariff implementation, and utility procurement compliance

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on infrastructure, construction, and maintenance contracts related to utility assets

Support IT and digital transformation initiatives, including smart grid and metering technologies

Advise on legal matters involving investor-owned utilities (IOUs), public power entities, transmission operators, load aggregators, and large commercial/industrial utility customers

Qualification

Utilities law experienceRegulatory complianceTransactional experienceUtility-related contractsStateFederal regulationsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration