Senior Counsel - Regulatory

Overview

A client is seeking a Senior Regulatory Counsel to provide legal expertise in regulatory matters, particularly within highly regulated industries such as public utilities or energy.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization in regulatory proceedings, including hearings before administrative law judges.
• Defend company witnesses and cross-examine witnesses from other parties during regulatory hearings.
• Prepare legal documents such as briefs, motions, comments, affidavits, pleadings, and memos related to regulatory issues.
• Advise business stakeholders on complex regulatory matters, developing practical legal solutions that balance compliance, risk management, and business priorities.

Requirements

• Strong regulatory legal experience, preferably within a public utilities company, energy company, or another highly regulated industry.
• Experience appearing before or supporting matters before regulatory agencies, with preference for experience involving the California Public Utilities Commission.
• Excellent legal drafting, strategic counseling, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.
• Membership in good standing with the California Bar or eligibility for certification to practice in California.
• Approximately 8+ years of relevant legal experience, including in-house and/or law firm experience handling regulatory proceedings, hearings, and complex compliance matters.

Location

• Position requires eligibility to practice law in California.