Director, Regulatory Affairs and Counsel
About the position The Director of Regulatory Affairs and Counsel supports SEIA and its members on legal and policy issues, including tax and manufacturing policy. This position will draft comments and supporting materials related to federal rulemaking, analyze legislative proposals, and represent SEIA before the Department of Energy, Department of the Treasury, IRS, and other executive branch agencies. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney to work directly with key policymakers on issues of critical importance to the growing renewable energy and domestic manufacturing sectors. The Director is based in Washington, DC, with occasional travel as requested. The Director will report to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. The position will also offer public speaking and publishing opportunities on matters related to clean energy. Responsibilities • Research and draft comments and supporting materials for advocacy before the Department of Energy, Department of the Treasury, other executive branch agencies, and Congress. • Lead member meetings to advise on and discuss legal and tax policy issues and build member consensus. • Build relationships with external stakeholders to advocate for members’ interests. • Advise SEIA management and staff on regulations, legislation, and commercial issues. • Manage external counsel and consultants. Requirements • J.D. required; active and in good standing with at least one U.S. State bar. • 2-6 years’ experience as an attorney in a law firm, government, trade association, in-house legal department, or similar experience. • Excellent research, writing, and presentation skills. • Exceptional interpersonal skills. Nice-to-haves • Experience with clean energy tax credits and/or working with Treasury or IRS is preferred. • Experience in manufacturing, general corporate and tax law, and administrative law is a plus. Benefits • SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. • SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.