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Counsel/Senior Counsel- Regulatory Law (May fill at higher level) (Hybrid Schedule) - San Diego, CA

San Diego Gas and Electric
$145,900.00 - $243,700.00 / yr
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, San Diego
Jul 09, 2025
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Counsel/Senior Counsel- Regulatory Law (May fill at higher level) (Hybrid Schedule)
#25-71901
San Diego, California, United States
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Job Description
Primary Purpose
To develop, coordinate, lead and administer the provision of complex legal services for various Business Units, under the direction of the General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and/or Senior Counsel, with a focus on practice before the California Public Utilities Commission and other regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Primarily responsible for oversight on certain legal cases or material transactions.
  • Conduct legal research (including use of computerized data bases) on assigned points of procedural and substantive law, focusing on regulatory law and procedures relevant to the California Public Utilities Commission and other regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare briefs (including cite checking), arguments, affidavits, and various legal pleadings and documents as directed or as required for assigned cases or material transactions; maintain related document files and legal correspondence.
  • Conduct studies, review witness testimony, and review discovery responses.
  • Appear at hearings for assigned cases or assist other attorneys in preparation for hearings.
  • Work with administrative assistants and paralegals in the preparation of documents for filing before the California Public Utilities Commission or other regulatory agencies
  • Communicate all significant information about the client to lawyers in the Law Department so they can serve the Business Units effectively.
  • Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Qualifications
Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree From a recognized college or university. Required
  • JD (Juris Doctor) Must have satisfactorily graduated from an ABA credited law school. Required
Experience
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience, ideally in a regulatory attorney position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to independently handle regulatory proceedings for state regulated entities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong analytic ability.
  • Thorough knowledge of law and ability to apply this knowledge accurately to various legal situations.
  • Experience in the utility industry is desirable, but not required.
  • Experience as a litigator representing companies in complex litigation matters is desirable.
  • Maturity of judgment and conduct.
Other Qualifications
  • Textio - 5/11/22
Work Schedule
HYBRID: Work a combination of onsite and remote days each week, typically 3 days per week onsite.
Area of Interest
Legal
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-time
Posting End Date
Jul 24, 2025
Total Rewards Philosophy

Note: SDG&E strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

SDG&E 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 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.

Job Details
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$145,900.00 - $243,700.00 / year
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