Hybrid Clean Energy Transactions Attorney

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California, Energy Commission, seeks an Attorney III in the Chief Counsel’s Office – Transactions Unit to advise on transactional matters including contracts, grants, and loans related to clean energy initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong analytic, research, and writing skills, with duties spanning drafting and negotiating documents, ensuring compliance, and representing the Commission in administrative proceedings. This is a hybrid, remote-centered position in California.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the State Bar of California.
• Experience with state transactional work including contracts, grants, and loans.
• Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act and related laws.
• Experience with administrative hearings and proceedings.
• Strong analytic, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, grants, and loans and related procurement processes.
• Advise on compliance with applicable laws and participate in litigation with the Attorney General’s Office as needed.
• Represent the Commission in administrative proceedings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

State transactional law

Administrative hearings experience

Education

Member of the State Bar of California

Job description

The State of California, Energy Commission, seeks an Attorney III in the Chief Counsel’s Office – Transactions Unit to advise on transactional matters including contracts, grants, and loans related to clean energy initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong analytic, research, and writing skills, with duties spanning drafting and negotiating documents, ensuring compliance, and representing the Commission in administrative proceedings. This is a hybrid, remote-centered position in California.