Senior Counsel, Law Operations

Department Overview

The Law Department at PG&E delivers timely, efficient, and business-focused legal services to the organization. The Law Gas & Electric Operations team specifically provides regulatory and transactional support across a broad spectrum of matters involving federal and state regulatory agencies. Our work primarily centers on energy operations, including transmission development, rates, electrification, decarbonization, wildfire safety, electric and gas safety, large load management, service planning, land rights, clean fuels, the transition of the natural gas system, and legislative initiatives.

About the Role

This Attorney position serves as a strategic partner to the company, providing legal advice and representation for all aspects of operations involving state and federal regulations. You will be responsible for managing the company's legal agenda across various lines of business, ensuring comprehensive and strategic counsel on complex matters. The role involves selecting and managing outside counsel, overseeing project and budget management for legal matters, and acting as a subject matter expert in specialized areas.

As a hybrid role, you will work from both your remote office and an assigned work location in either the San Francisco Bay Area or Washington, D.C., based on business needs. You will report to the Managing Counsel of Law Gas & Electric Operations within the Law Utility Strategy and Operations team.

Leadership & Culture

PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity. We foster a culture that values safety, inclusion, and community leadership. As a leader in this role, you will be expected to champion safety in both words and deeds, maintaining a "speak up" culture free of retaliation. We value diverse perspectives and strive to build teams with strong identities that apply their unique skills to achieve common goals. Our approach emphasizes building strong relationships with stakeholders, balancing the needs of multiple audiences, and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PG&E is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We believe that different perspectives and cultures bring value to our organization and are dedicated to respecting individual differences.