Hybrid Regulatory Counsel

at Peaks Renewables

• Job title: Regulatory Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Little Rock, United States

About the role

• Regulatory Counsel in Summit Utilities’ Regulatory Department providing legal counsel and risk analysis for utility regulatory matters. Focused on regulatory proceedings and compliance with utility laws.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel to internal business clients on regulatory matters as assigned
• Represent the Company in regulatory proceedings before regulatory commissions
• Collaborate with internal business clients to proactively mitigate regulatory risk
• Ensure the Company complies with relevant laws, regulations, and policies
• Manage outside counsel as necessary
• Build cross-functional relationships with team members
• Obtain and maintain a solid knowledge of the company’s business, including being informed about changes in utility law and regulations and updating clients on such changes

Requirements

• J.D. (Juris Doctorate) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one state bar
• Three to eight years of regulatory experience in a law firm's energy/utility practice, as in-house regulatory counsel, or as counsel for a state or federal utility commission, utility consumer advocate's office, or other organization that regularly appears as an intervening party in matters before utility regulators

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities