California Licensed Deputy General Counsel

Key responsibilities: Negotiate and execute electric service agreements and large-load tariffs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements Build and manage the legal department, including contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and outside-counsel panel management Advise on energy regulatory strategy and support commercial agreements across various business functionsRequired qualificationsJ.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. state bar 15-20 years of relevant legal experience in energy transactions and regulatory matters Deep understanding of U.S. wholesale and retail power markets, including FERC and state-commission practices Demonstrated ability to negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements effectively Strong business acumen with the ability to navigate legal risk and commercial priorities in a fast-paced environment