Utilities Lawyer (Remote)
11 days ago
New York
We are seeking highly skilled and detail-orientedUtilities Lawyers to support our clients many of which are leading energy providers across the U.S. This is a remote opportunity for attorneys with strong regulatory and transactional experience in the utilities and energy sector particularly those familiar with proceedings before state and federal regulatory bodies. Responsibilities: • Advise on regulatory compliance and filings before state and federal agencies includingPUC/PSC bodies., • Draft review and negotiate a wide range of utility-related agreements including:, • Retail Electricity Supply Agreements, • Load Serving Entity (LSE) Contracts, • Power Distribution and Transmission Agreements, • Interconnection and Grid Access Agreements, • Wheeling Agreements, • Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Contracts, • Master Service Agreements (MSAs), • Smart Grid and Metering Contracts, • Provide legal support for rate case filings tariff implementation and utility procurement compliance., • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on infrastructure construction and maintenance contracts related to utility assets., • Support IT and digital transformation initiatives including smart grid and metering technologies., • Advise on legal matters involving investor-owned utilities (IOUs) public power entities transmission operators load aggregators and large commercial/industrial utility customers. Minimum Qualifications: • 515 years of legal experience with a focus on utilities energy regulation or infrastructure., • Strong understanding of state and federal utility regulatory frameworks., • Experience with utility-related contracts and regulatory filings., • Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in-house at an electric utility power distribution company or energy service company (ESCO)., • Background in infrastructure construction or IT contracting within the utilities sector., • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise cross-functional teams. Compensation Benefits & Location: This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $140k and adjusted to take location and years of experience into consideration. We offer a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits 401K and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely with the exception that some clients require on-site presence. Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber on-demand legal talent. Covering North America the UK Europe and APAC we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of todays business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity inclusion and social engagement. ___