Ceqa Senior Attorney hybrid

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CEQA Senior Attorney [HYBRID]
The candidate will be providing legal support to various teams and leaders within SCE, while collaborating with company representatives on decisions that impact utility operations. Advising internal client organizations regarding compliance with applicable regulations, laws and policies and identifying legal and business risks. Representing SCE before the California Public Utilities Commission in proceedings seeking approval to construct major electric infrastructure. Communicating with city, county, state and federal governments on various land use issues including permitting for utility infrastructure construction and maintenance. Drafting environmental documents, regulatory filings, briefs and testimonies. Interacting with SCE personnel in other departments and external third parties to be able to understand and advise on complex legal, technical, and sensitive issues. Contributing to cross-functional or departmental projects and teams. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. Current member in good standing of the State Bar of California. Experience practicing regulatory or land use law including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experience. Should have 8+ years of experience practicing law. Combined experience can be at a law firm, corporate in-house setting, or government authority. Strong academic credentials. Experience in the utility or energy industry or administrative agency practice is preferred. Experience working with client organizations to develop and carry out strategic initiatives, e.g., identification of factual and legal issues, development of prepared testimony, legal pleadings, discovery, witness preparation, cross-examination, oral argument, and legal briefs are preferred. Ability to independently handle proceedings as lead attorney in matters before regulatory agencies or first chair-level court experience. Experience interacting with non-lawyer, business and technical clients is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team including the ability to promote positive cooperation within the legal team, with other company personnel, and with outside counsel.

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