Senior Counsel — Energy Policy & Regulatory Strategy

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a Counsel Attorney to support the Strategy & Policy Department in regulatory matters and policy development in California and at the federal level. The role involves advising on renewable energy, energy storage, decarbonization, and related projects.

The attorney will work in a hybrid setting, reporting to the Managing Counsel for Strategy & Policy and collaborating with multiple internal teams to influence regulatory outcomes and policy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Licensed to practice law in California (or Registered In-House Counsel) required.
• 6 years of experience, which may include other industry experience relevant to the position.
• Experience as Attorney, 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Represent PG&E in regulatory proceedings before CPUC and FERC, including hearings, workshops, written submissions, and filings.
• Develop policies and implement regulatory strategy with cross-functional teams.
• Provide advice and counsel to management and project teams on legal and regulatory issues and related strategy.
• Consult with other attorneys in the Law Department on key business and legal issues, including strategic imperatives.
• Support project teams to prepare and issue RFPs for energy and related products in California programs.
• Provide legal advice on development and evaluation of draft legislation.
• Monitor legal developments in the utility industry and advise on potential appeals.
• Under supervision, manage and coordinate outside counsel handling of specific proceedings.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Legal writing

Client counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

J.D. from a credited law school

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Pacific Gas and Electric Company seeks a Counsel Attorney to support the Strategy & Policy Department in regulatory matters and policy development in California and at the federal level. The role involves advising on renewable energy, energy storage, decarbonization, and related projects.

The attorney will work in a hybrid setting, reporting to the Managing Counsel for Strategy & Policy and collaborating with multiple internal teams to influence regulatory outcomes and policy initiatives.