Senior Counsel, Policy

Pivot Energy•Denver, CO

2d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel, in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Legal Officer, will be responsible for creating, implementing, driving, and maintaining the companyâs legal priorities and strategy related to policy, regulatory, and energy storage, among others. This role will serve as the primary legal partner to the policy and energy storage teams and provide regulatory guidance across the company's development, finance, and operations functions. While this role will initially focus on supporting the policy and energy storage teams, the scope of responsibility may evolve and expand over time in response to business needs and the companyâs growth. This individual will lead legal analysis and strategy related to federal, state, and local regulatory matters affecting renewable energy and energy storage projects, including market participation, interconnection, permitting, procurement programs, and evolving policy frameworks. The role also includes responsibility for managing engagement in regulatory proceedings, including filing interventions, discovery, and testimony in close coordination with the policy team, management of outside counsel supporting such regulatory matters, and broader in-house legal support and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in ambiguity, can translate complex regulatory regimes into practical business guidance, and demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when supporting complex internal matters that cut across legal, operational, and people-related considerations. Most importantly, the ideal candidate is kind and thoughtful in their interactions with others, is honest, collaborative, and values integrity, and is committed to learning and improving every day. We are open to training the right person with a strong foundation in regulatory and policy work. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, dynamic, purpose-driven company with a strong culture. This role is based in our Denver, CO office, and will be expected to work from the office on a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Admitted to practice law in at least one state
7+ years of relevant legal experience, with a strong emphasis on policy, regulatory, and energy or infrastructure-related matters
Demonstrated experience advising on regulatory frameworks in the renewable energy, electric utility, energy storage, infrastructure, or adjacent industries
Experience managing regulatory filings, proceedings, and outside counsel in a complex regulatory environment
Strong analytical, research, and written communication skills
Ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into practical business advice
Strong organizational skills; highly detail-oriented; able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Demonstrated sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive matters
Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented team player and a great team player

Nice To Haves

Experience with federal and state energy policy, utility regulation, or market rules
Experience supporting policy or regulatory advocacy initiatives
Experience with energy storage projects or storage-related regulatory regimes
Familiarity with renewable energy project development and financing
Experience working with regulators, trade associations, or industry working groups
In-house experience in a growing or dynamic organization

Responsibilities

Serve as primary legal counsel to the policy team on federal, state, and local energy policy and regulatory matters
Monitor, analyze, and advise on evolving regulatory frameworks affecting renewable energy and energy storage, including market rules, interconnection, program design, contracting requirements, and compliance obligations
With the policy team, support regulatory engagement in key proceedings before federal, state, and local regulatory bodies
Coordinate, supervise, and manage outside counsel supporting regulatory proceedings, filings, and related compliance matters
Provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory risk, policy positioning, and advocacy initiatives
Support internal stakeholders in understanding and operationalizing new or changing regulations
Engage directly with trade associations, regulators, and external advisors, as needed and in coordination with the policy team
Provide legal support for the companyâs energy storage, including development, financing, and commercialization
Advise on regulatory, permitting, and market participation issues specific to storage assets.
Support cross-functional teams in structuring storage projects to align with applicable laws, regulations, and program design, and contracting requirements
Assist with due diligence and regulatory analysis for new markets, products, and technologies
Provide regulatory and permitting guidance to development teams as needed
Support internal teams on compliance and regulatory aspects of project execution and operations
Identify and help mitigate regulatory risks across the project lifecycle
Perform other in-house legal responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, including support on sensitive or cross-functional matters
Exercise sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential issues and internal decision-making
Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and policy developments to provide timely and competent legal support
Contribute to the development of internal legal processes, templates, and best practices as appropriate
Perform other in-house legal responsibilities and special projects as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer, including support for additional teams as business needs evolve

Benefits

Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation (prorated in first year)
Company-paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Home Office set-up stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements