Energy Regulatory Affairs Manager & Counsel

Solar Energy Industries Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Counsel to support regulatory and legal issues including federal siting, permitting of energy infrastructure, and FERC proceedings. The role, ideally based in Washington, DC, offers remote options for qualified candidates and occasional travel.

Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, you will help advocate for priority solar and storage issues, build relationships with stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience involving federal permitting and/or the Federal Power Act and related regulations
• Experience working in government or in a corporate, law firm, trade association, or other advocacy organization environment
• Experience drafting legislation is a plus
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required; active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State bar
• Excellent research, writing, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with federal administrative law; litigation experience is a plus
• Exceptional interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Reviews filings and drafts comments and pleadings for submission to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Council on Environmental Quality, FERC, and federal appeals courts.
• Drafts stakeholder comments before the Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and non-RTO Transmission Providers.
• Leads member meetings to discuss and advise on developments related to federal permitting, FERC, and RTOs, and builds member consensus on priority issues.
• Meets with Administration officials, RTOs, and other stakeholders to advocate for members’ interests.
• Advises State and Congressional Affairs staff on permitting, transmission, interconnection, and market reform issues.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Federal permitting

Legal drafting

Research/writing

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Counsel to support regulatory and legal issues including federal siting, permitting of energy infrastructure, and FERC proceedings. The role, ideally based in Washington, DC, offers remote options for qualified candidates and occasional travel.

Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, you will help advocate for priority solar and storage issues, build relationships with stakeholders, and