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Axiom · 1 week ago

Utilities Lawyer (Remote - California Experience)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Axiom is a global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent, and they are seeking highly skilled Utilities Lawyers to support clients in the energy service sector. This remote role focuses on regulatory compliance, drafting utility agreements, and providing legal support for CPUC filings in California.

ComplianceConsultingLaw EnforcementLegalProfessional Services

Hiring Manager

Lorna Cooley-Kelly

Responsibilities

Advise on regulatory compliance and filings before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other state and federal regulatory bodies

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of California-specific utility 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 CPUC rate case filings, tariff implementation, and procurement compliance

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

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

Advise on legal matters involving California-based IOUs, public power entities, transmission operators, load aggregators, and large commercial/industrial utility customers

Qualification

California utilities experienceCPUC proceedings experienceEnergy regulation knowledgeUtility contracting expertiseIn-house legal experienceRegulatory compliance knowledgeInfrastructure contracting backgroundCommunication skills