Senior Energy Infrastructure Attorney IV

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Attorney IV for the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. This role requires expertise in environmental or energy law and the ability to independently perform complex and sensitive legal work.

The position reports to the Chief Counsel, may require travel up to 25%, and involves applying regulatory and policy knowledge to safeguard energy infrastructure. Re-opening JC-519581; applicants who previously applied need not re-apply.

Qualifications

• Attorney IV with expertise in environmental or energy law, able to handle complex assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to perform sensitive legal work independently within a state agency.
• Experience advising on regulatory and energy infrastructure matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services and guidance in environment/energy law for Energy Safety Office.
• Lead complex projects and strategic legal initiatives with stakeholders.
• Travel occasionally up to 25% as required.

Skills

Environmental law

Energy law

Legal research

Independent work

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in CA

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Legal databases

Job description

California Natural Resources Agency in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Attorney IV for the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. This role requires expertise in environmental or energy law and the ability to independently perform complex and sensitive legal work.

The position reports to the Chief Counsel, may require travel up to 25%, and involves applying regulatory and policy knowledge to safeguard energy infrastructure. Re-opening JC-519581; applicants who previously applied need not re-apply.