SaidGig

Energy Regulatory Attorney for AI Model Training

$100–$135/hr

Remote — US onlyRemote (USA - East Coast candidates only)ContractlegalUpdated Jun 17, 2026
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About this role

In this role, you will leverage your legal expertise to influence the development of next-generation AI systems by providing critical insights and compliance assessments. Your contributions will directly impact how models learn and perform, ensuring they are grounded in real-world regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide final legal review and sign-off on site control packages and interconnection compliance documents.
  • Resolve escalated document disputes flagged by Tier 1 reviewers.
  • Assess alignment of project filings with FERC regulations and PJM interconnection requirements.
  • Review permitting submissions for utility-scale transmission and generation projects.
  • Deliver structured legal opinions and findings in standardized formats for client delivery.
Qualifications:
  • Active bar membership with current or recent practice in energy regulatory or infrastructure law.
  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience.
  • Direct experience with PJM Interconnection processes, including site control requirements and interconnection queue compliance.
  • Working knowledge of FERC regulations as they apply to transmission and generation interconnection.
  • East Coast-based with East Coast-focused legal practice.
  • Background at a law firm, utility, IPP, or federal energy regulator.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience as lead or senior counsel on PJM interconnection matters.
  • Prior work with transmission developers, ISOs, or FERC directly.
  • Familiarity with utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission permitting in the eastern US.
Work Terms:

Contract position, remote work available for candidates located on the East Coast of the USA.

Compensation:

Hourly rate between $100 and $135.

Eligibility:

Only candidates based on the East Coast will be considered for this role.

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