Regulatory Specialist

Braun Blaising & Wynne, P.C.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Blaising & Wynne, P.C. is seeking a Regulatory Specialist in a full-time hybrid role based in Sacramento, CA.

The position focuses on monitoring regulatory and legislative developments in energy and water, preparing summaries, and supporting attorneys with research and documentation. The candidate will review regulatory filings, draft reports and comment letters, and assist in preparing materials for hearings and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform legal, regulatory, and legislative research and synthesize complex information into clear, concise written materials.
• Strong writing, editing, and document preparation skills.
• Proficiency in organizing case files and maintaining regulatory calendars.
• Effective communication and collaboration with attorneys, clients, and agency staff.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Desirable familiarity with energy, water, environmental, or public agency law.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze regulatory and legislative developments related to energy and water.
• Prepare summaries and briefing materials for attorneys.
• Draft reports, comment letters, and hearing materials.
• Coordinate with internal teams to track deadlines and maintain calendars.
• Organize case files and data databases, and communicate with external agencies.

Skills

Regulatory research

Legal writing

Documentation

Regulatory tracking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political Science / Public Policy / Law / Environmental Studies

Tools

Regulatory tracking tools

Databases / spreadsheets

Job description

Company Description

Braun Blaising & Wynne, P.C. (BB&W) is a law firm focused on energy and water-related legal issues. Since 1996, the firm has represented clients on matters involving market and regulatory advocacy, commercial negotiations, public agency law, environmental regulation, and legislative support. BB&W’s attorneys work with a wide range of public and private entities that operate in complex regulatory environments. The firm is recognized for its specialized expertise and commitment to helping clients navigate evolving energy and water policies. Team members collaborate closely with clients to develop practical, compliant, and strategic solutions.

Role Description

The Regulatory Specialist is a full-time, hybrid role based in Sacramento, CA, with the flexibility to work from home part of the time. In this role, the specialist will monitor and analyze regulatory and legislative developments related to energy and water, prepare summaries and briefings, and support attorneys with research and documentation. Daily responsibilities include reviewing regulatory filings, drafting written reports and comment letters, and assisting in the preparation of materials for hearings, workshops, and client meetings. The specialist will coordinate with internal teams to track deadlines, maintain regulatory calendars, and organize case files and databases. The role also involves communicating with external agencies, compiling data, and helping ensure client compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform legal, regulatory, and legislative research and synthesize complex information into clear, concise written materials.
• Strong writing, editing, and document preparation skills, including the ability to draft summaries, reports, and formal correspondence.
• Proficiency in organizing case files, managing deadlines, and maintaining regulatory tracking tools, databases, or spreadsheets.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with attorneys, clients, and regulatory agency staff.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for reviewing statutes, regulations, orders, and technical filings.
• Familiarity with energy, water, environmental, or public agency law and policy is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, manage multiple assignments, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Environmental Studies, or a related discipline; advanced training or experience in regulatory affairs is a plus.