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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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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.