Senior Energy & Regulatory Counsel (FERC & Policy)

Oklo Inc; Santa Clara (CA); Sur place; USD 230 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Oklo Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Energy & Regulatory to lead FERC and state PUC matters, interconnection negotiations, and related energy policy work. You will coordinate with our government affairs team and outside counsel as needed.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in energy regulatory practice, a J.D., and hands-on experience with FERC filings, interconnection processes, and environmental and zoning considerations in a fast‑growing energy company.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
• 7–10 years of energy regulatory experience at a large law firm or in-house legal department.
• Substantive FERC practice experience, including filings, rulemakings, and proceedings.
• Experience with State PUC filings and matters.
• Experience with generator interconnection processes and/or transmission access matters.
• Experience with energy-related public policy and legislative affairs, and close collaboration with government affairs teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously.

Responsabilités

• Lead FERC-related legal matters, including filings, compliance, and proceedings before FERC.
• Advise on generator interconnection processes, wholesale power market rules, and transmission access matters.
• Monitor FERC and other regulatory rulemakings and participate in comment processes.
• Work closely with government affairs on federal, state, and local legislative/regulatory initiatives.
• Support pre-construction regulatory and zoning work, including environmental reviews and local permitting.
• Review and negotiate interconnection agreements and support energy-related requirements in agreements.
• Track regulatory developments across key jurisdictions and advise business teams on regulatory strategy and compliance risk.
• Provide expertise to government affairs teams on legislation and policy analysis.

Connaissances

FERC practice

Energy regulatory law

Regulatory strategy

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Description du poste

Oklo Inc. is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Energy & Regulatory to lead FERC and state PUC matters, interconnection negotiations, and related energy policy work. You will coordinate with our government affairs team and outside counsel as needed.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in energy regulatory practice, a J.D., and hands-on experience with FERC filings, interconnection processes, and environmental and zoning considerations in a fast‑growing energy company.