Utilities Lawyer (Remote - California Experience)

We are seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented Utilities Lawyers to support our clients, many of which are leading energy service companies across the U.S. This is a remote opportunity for attorneys with strong regulatory and transactional experience in the California utilities sector, particularly those with experience before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

Responsibilities:

• Advise on regulatory compliance and filings before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other state and federal regulatory bodies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of California-specific utility 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 CPUC rate case filings, tariff implementation, and procurement compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on infrastructure, construction, and maintenance contracts related to California utility assets.
• Support IT and digital transformation initiatives, including smart grid and metering technologies.
• Advise on legal matters involving California-based IOUs, public power entities, transmission operators, load aggregators, and large commercial/industrial utility customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5–15 years of legal experience, with a focus on California utilities, energy regulation, or infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience with CPUC proceedings and filings.
• Strong understanding of California-specific regulatory frameworks and utility contracting.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in-house at a California electric utility, power distribution company, or energy service company (ESCO).
• Familiarity with California energy procurement, rate cases, and compliance obligations.
• Background in infrastructure, construction, or IT contracting within the California 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 $150k 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 today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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