Senior Attorney, Texas Clean Affordable Power

Core responsibilities:

• Lead EDF's legal and regulatory advocacy in support of clean energy in Texas, primarily representing EDF before ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
• Develop briefs, motions, litigation filings, and administrative comments advocating for clean energy priorities
• Conduct research and prepare legal analysis on legislative and regulatory issues facing Clean Affordable Power programs
• Assess legal rigor of policy proposals and ensure EDF priority policies have robust legal underpinnings
• Build relationships with strategic partners including environmental justice and community-based organizations
• Support fundraising efforts including contributing to proposals and donor relations

This role creates positive change by advocating for clean, affordable energy solutions in Texas that benefit consumers, bolster electric grid resilience and reliability, and deliver health and climate benefits, working to ensure the development of a clean, affordable, reliable, and resilient energy system in a state with significant power sector emissions.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 3 years practicing before ERCOT and/or the PUCT required
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school and active state bar membership in good standing required
• Proficiency with ERCOT and PUCT procedural rules and conventions
• Familiarity with major energy issues facing Texas (data centers, electrification, grid planning, renewable generation, etc.)
• Experience in regulatory advocacy, litigation, and/or policy development at state or federal level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate technical and policy findings to diverse audiences
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across multiple time zones
• Commitment to EDF's mission and values, and to advancing clean air and climate solutions

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. This is a two-year fixed term position with full benefits and the possibility of extension.

Environmental Defense Fund's U.S. Legal & Regulatory team engages in strategic regulatory advocacy and litigation to achieve clean and healthy air, drive clean energy progress, and ensure a stable climate for all, working primarily out of Washington, D.C., Boulder, CO offices and remotely.