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Base pay range
$227,400.00 / yr - $341,100.00 / yr
Join the Clean Energy Revolution
Become a Regulatory Senior Attorney at Southern California Edison (SCE) and build a better tomorrow. In this job, you'll be primarily responsible for advising internal client organizations regarding compliance with applicable federal, state, and local statutes, regulations and policies, and representing the Company in a lead counsel capacity before regulatory and enforcement agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission. Additional responsibilities will include drafting and preparing regulatory filings, testimonies and reports and advocating Company business, policy, and legal positions at hearings; working with SCE personnel in other departments and external third parties to gather information pertaining to highly complex legal, technical, and / or sensitive issues; contributing to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams; and directing and managing outside counsel retained to support the company's legal needs.
Responsibilities
- Conducts complex legal analysis to craft strategies and interpretations which anticipate the outcome of important and uncertain legal and factual issues, ensuring legal compliance.
- Leads the development and implementation of legal strategies and SCE's position on changes in laws and regulations.
- Collaborates with the most senior levels of SCE and represents the company at significant public, business and legal gatherings, interacting with government officials, industry bodies and clients, as required.
- Develops SCE's legal strategy to select, retain, manage and evaluate effective outside counsel
- Guides corporate policy on regulation development, business processes, safety, ethics and compliance, operational efficiency, future business models, with business acumen, creativity, and legal expertise.
- Leads the provision of legal advice on aspects of corporate development and strategic initiatives while driving cross-functional alignment.
- Conducts all aspects of regulatory litigation, which includes leading legal strategy and preparing all pleadings.
- Leads SCE regarding regulatory and enforcement agencies, including the California Public Utilities Commission and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on complex legal matters, including the drafting and preparing of regulatory filings, testimonies and reports and advocating company positions at hearings.
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Eight or more years of experience practicing law.Current member in good standing of the State Bar of California or willingness and ability to become accredited as such.Preferred Qualifications
Top academic credentials desired.Experience in the utility or energy industry is preferred, but not required.Experience interacting with federal, state, or local agencies or courts.Ability to independently handle proceedings as lead attorney in matters before regulatory agencies, such as the California Public Utilities Commission, or first chair-level court experience.Strategic problem solver with strong analytical ability to provide legal advice within a business context.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of assignments, work quickly and effectively under deadlines, and prioritize activities and risk.About Southern California Edison
The people at SCE don't just keep the lights on. Our mission is so much bigger. We're fueling the kind of innovation that's changing an entire industry, and quite possibly the planet. Join us and create a future with cleaner energy, while providing our customers with the safety and reliability they demand.
Southern California Edison is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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