Senior Energy Regulatory Counsel (Residential Solar)

NextEra Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources in Houston, TX, seeks a Principal Attorney - Energy Advisory to lead legal support for its residential solar business and related regulatory matters. This role focuses on advising business leaders, drafting responses, and managing regulatory inquiries while ensuring consumer protection compliance.

The attorney will handle complex matters, collaborate with senior leadership, and oversee contracts and vendor agreements, leveraging experience in litigation, consumer

Responsibilities

• Provides written and oral legal advice to clients
• Anticipates and guards against legal risks involving the organization
• Works to ensure budget compliance and avoids the need for outside counsel
• Ensures disclosure of potentially material legal issues to senior leadership
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Job description

NextEra Energy Resources in Houston, TX, seeks a Principal Attorney - Energy Advisory to lead legal support for its residential solar business and related regulatory matters. This role focuses on advising business leaders, drafting responses, and managing regulatory inquiries while ensuring consumer protection compliance.

The attorney will handle complex matters, collaborate with senior leadership, and oversee contracts and vendor agreements, leveraging experience in litigation, consumer