Utilities Lawyer (Remote - California Experience)

Join Our Team as a Utilities Lawyer at Axiom Location: Remote (California) 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). This is an existing vacancy. 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.

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 Skills:

• 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: The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools. About Axiom: For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%). Join our forward-thinking community where you’ll keep your career dynamic and multi-faceted, be part of a company that values agility, collaboration, and excellence, and love both the law and your life. Learn more about life at Axiom. 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 class alterative legal services. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an 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, gender identity, gender identity status, 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. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full data privacy notice is available here. Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #LI-LC3 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job