Senior Counsel managing regulatory strategy and legal priorities for policy and energy storage at Pivot Energy. Responsible for legal guidance in renewable energy projects and regulatory matters, based in Denver, CO.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary legal counsel to the policy team on federal, state, and local energy policy and regulatory matters
Monitor, analyze, and advise on evolving regulatory frameworks affecting renewable energy and energy storage, including market rules, interconnection, program design, contracting requirements, and compliance obligations
With the policy team, support regulatory engagement in key proceedings before federal, state, and local regulatory bodies
Coordinate, supervise, and manage outside counsel supporting regulatory proceedings, filings, and related compliance matters
Provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory risk, policy positioning, and advocacy initiatives
Support internal stakeholders in understanding and operationalizing new or changing regulations
Engage directly with trade associations, regulators, and external advisors, as needed and in coordination with the policy team
Provide legal support for the company’s energy storage, including development, financing, and commercialization
Advise on regulatory, permitting, and market participation issues specific to storage assets.
Support cross-functional teams in structuring storage projects to align with applicable laws, regulations, and program design, and contracting requirements
Assist with due diligence and regulatory analysis for new markets, products, and technologies
Provide regulatory and permitting guidance to development teams as needed
Support internal teams on compliance and regulatory aspects of project execution and operations
Identify and help mitigate regulatory risks across the project lifecycle
Perform other in-house legal responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, including support on sensitive or cross-functional matters
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential issues and internal decision-making
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and policy developments to provide timely and competent legal support
Contribute to the development of internal legal processes, templates, and best practices as appropriate
Requirements
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to practice law in at least one state
7+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong emphasis on policy, regulatory, and energy or infrastructure-related matters
Demonstrated experience advising on regulatory frameworks in the renewable energy, electric utility, energy storage, infrastructure, or adjacent industries
Experience managing regulatory filings, proceedings, and outside counsel in a complex regulatory environment
Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills
Ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into practical business advice
Strong organizational skills; highly detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters
Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented team player and a great team player
Benefits
Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation (prorated in first year)
Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Home Office set-up stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements
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