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Axiom · 6 days ago

Utilities Lawyer (Remote - California Experience)

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
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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

Required

5–15 years of legal experience, with a focus on California utilities, energy regulation, or infrastructure
Demonstrated experience with CPUC proceedings and filings
Strong understanding of California-specific regulatory frameworks and utility contracting
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Preferred

Experience working in-house at a California electric utility, power distribution company, or energy service company (ESCO)
Familiarity with California energy procurement, rate cases, and compliance obligations
Background in infrastructure, construction, or IT contracting within the California utilities sector
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise cross-functional teams

Benefits

Health benefits
401K
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Company

Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$28M
Key Investors
Permira
2019-09-06Corporate Round
2013-02-06Series Unknown· $28M

Leadership Team

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David McVeigh
Chief Executive Officer
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CJ Saretto
Chief Technology Officer
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