Senior Counsel - Regulatory (Hybrid Schedule) - Los Angeles, CA

About Us

At SoCalGas, we believe that every Californian deserves a resilient energy future. We are working to achieve that future by empowering California to reach its sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration, and decarbonization. As our state's energy needs change, we will be there providing reliable energy that is clean, safe, and affordable to our 22 million customers.

In addition to helping shape the future of hydrogen technology and clean energy, as an employee of SoCalGas you'll also enjoy an aggressive total compensation plan, multiple upward mobility opportunities and the ability to find a true work life balance. We also strive to reflect the communities we serve by attracting top talent and maintaining a diverse workforce. To discover more about how rewarding it is to work here, we invite you to visit these pages on our website: Our Mission; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, In the Community, and Employee Benefits. Join SoCalGas today to share in our mission to build the cleanest, safest, and most innovative energy company in America!

Primary Purpose

SoCalGas is seeking an attorney to handle a wide range of California regulatory proceedings for the Company in a lead counsel capacity. This position will primarily focus on state regulatory matters at the California Public Utilities Commission.

To develop, coordinate, supervise and administer the provision of complex legal services for an assigned Business Unit, under the direction of the General Counsel and in conjunction with Directors of various practice areas.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Act as lead counsel for a wide range of state regulatory proceedings for SoCalGas
• Handle fast-paced proceedings and matters and provide timely advice and counsel to internal clients and the law department.
• Provide legal advice and counsel for highly complex, technical, and/or sensitive issues to the business unit or other client groups as necessary.
• Interact regularly with internal clients and understand the goals and sensitivities of the business unit.
• Ensure that law department management and/or business unit leadership stays regularly informed regarding proceedings.
• Position is based in downtown Los Angeles.
  
  

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$185,200 - $309,300

Education

• Graduate from a nationally recognized law school. Top academic credentials desired.

Experience

• 8+ years' experience required in litigation, preferably before different adjudicatory bodies, including court, arbitration and/or proceedings handled by administrative law judges. Regulatory law experience preferred, but not required. Trial experience is highly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the regulated utility industry and regulatory finance is desirable
• Ability to represent SoCalGas as the lead lawyer in regulatory proceedings, such as independently handle regulatory proceedings before state regulatory agencies and/or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
• Excellent written and oral advocacy and communication skills and strong analytic ability
• Ability to quickly learn and ability to apply regulatory knowledge to various legal situations affecting the Business Unit.
• Excellent judgment and willingness to learn, accept new challenges, and work on a team

Benefits

SoCalGas offers a comprehensive benefits program to help support employees both personally and professionally. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Competitive pay & Annual Bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision packages (plus free Mental Health resources/sessions)
• 401K company match & Company provided Pension Plan
• Work/Life Balance including generous PTO
• Wellness Programs/Classes
• Tuition/Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Tools & Resources through SoCalGas University

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$185200 - $309300 / year

SoCalGas strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries

may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SoCalGas offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is

eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as long-term incentive plans and other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.