Utilities Lawyer
Axiom is seeking a Utilities Lawyer to support its clients, many of which are leading energy providers across the U.S. In this role, you will provide expert legal advice and support to clients in the energy sector, ensuring compliance and mitigating risk. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading clients, shaping legal strategies and driving business success.
Key responsibilities include advising on regulatory compliance and filings before state and federal agencies, including PUC/PSC bodies. You will draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of utility-related agreements, such as 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), and Smart Grid and Metering Contracts. Additionally, you will provide legal support for rate case filings, tariff implementation, and utility procurement compliance, collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel on infrastructure, construction, and maintenance contracts related to utility assets, support IT and digital transformation initiatives, including smart grid and metering technologies, and advise on legal matters involving investor-owned utilities (IOUs), public power entities, transmission operators, load aggregators, and large commercial/industrial utility customers.
The ideal candidate will have 5–15 years of legal experience, with a focus on utilities, energy regulation, or infrastructure. A strong understanding of state and federal utility regulatory frameworks is essential, along with experience with utility-related contracts and regulatory filings. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Preferred skills include experience working in-house at an electric utility, power distribution company, or energy service company (ESCO), a background in infrastructure, construction, or IT contracting within the utilities sector, and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise cross-functional teams.
The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500–$325,000 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including 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.
Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry for over 25 years, serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with a unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools. The company tackles complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Axiom's Talent NPS score of +71% and Client NPS score of +64% highlight its commitment to excellence. Join a forward-thinking community where you can 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.