Policy and Compliance Advisor, Clean Energy

ABOUT US

Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG) coordinates large scale pro bono programs and issue advocacy efforts to ensure that all levels of government - national, state, and local - protect human rights and provide equal justice under the law. We believe not only in the establishment and enforcement of equality under the law, but in the creation of social and economic conditions that lead to true equity. We currently run programs in the following areas: immigration, climate change, racial justice, voting rights, government accountability, and responding to emergent legal needs.

L4GG’s Climate Change & Environmental Justice (CCEJ) Program mobilizes lawyers nationwide to combat the climate crisis, promote environmental justice, and help deploy clean energy. We use the law to implement and execute climate solutions equitably at federal, state, and local levels, with twin goals of expediting the country’s just transition to a green economy and directly addressing environmental racism. We do this by:

• Advocating for federal agencies to address climate change and equity through their climate and infrastructure program funding
• Assisting state and local governments with creating and implementing laws and policies
• Providing low-income cities and communities most harmed by discriminatory environmental practices with high-quality, pro bono legal representation and technical assistance

Over the past two years, the CCEJ Program has become a key technical assistance provider to federal, state, and local leaders, nonprofit partners and frontline communities to help ensure the equitable distribution of historic federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and other federal laws to expedite a just transition to a green economy. In 2023 alone, L4GG provided guidance to over 700 state and local decision-makers, nonprofits and frontline communities regarding federal funding and programs and has become a thought leader and key technical assistance provider to the public sector writ large on IRA implementation, including in particular, tax incentives like elective pay. L4GG is regularly sought out by governor’s offices, local governments, thought leaders, and nonprofit partners to provide guidance on IRA implementation and is looking to expand its Clean Energy practice to provide additional guidance to the many public agencies and communities looking to finance clean energy projects using various sources of funding.

ABOUT THE POSITION

STATUS:

Full-Time

LOCATION:

Remote; location flexible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

We’re seeking a Policy and Compliance Advisor, Clean Energy to join our team of experts and develop our work on domestic sourcing and foreign entity compliance, with a particular focus on the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions and, if possible, Prohibited Foreign Entity (PFE) requirements. This person will play a key role in supporting the equitable and effective implementation of federal clean energy and infrastructure programs by guiding state agencies, local governments, Tribal entities, nonprofits, and private-sector partners through complex compliance requirements on sourcing equipment. The Policy and Compliance Advisor will lead training, resource development, and individualized technical assistance to ensure stakeholders can successfully integrate domestic sourcing and foreign entity requirements into their projects. This role reports to the Clean Energy Director, a national expert on federal clean energy funding and compliance.

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Stakeholder Needs Assessment: Identify and prioritize audiences requiring technical assistance through data analysis, partner input, and ongoing engagement.
• Training & Knowledge Sharing: Design, deliver, and update webinars, workshops, and resources for diverse audiences, fostering peer-to-peer learning and “train the trainer” capacity.
• Resource Development: Create and maintain toolkits, templates, FAQs, and other materials to support efficient compliance and integrate evolving regulatory requirements.
• Individualized Technical Support: Provide direct guidance through regular office hours, one-on-one consultations, and customized support for complex compliance needs.
• Oversight & Compliance Advisory: Advise stakeholders on responding to inquiries from oversight bodies and integrating compliance into procurement, project planning, and program design.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with government, nonprofit, and private-sector leaders to align compliance activities with broader economic, operational, and development goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and a track record of working effectively with senior decision-makers across state, local, Tribal, nonprofit, and private-sector contexts. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently with a strong sense of urgency, and takes initiative to anticipate and solve challenges. The successful candidate will be a creative problem-solver who can design and implement practical compliance and procurement strategies that advance clean energy, climate justice, and equitable economic development—particularly in underserved communities.

Candidates must have access to a quiet workspace (home office or other space) with high-speed internet and the ability to take calls and/or video conferences during working hours.

Required Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in domestic sourcing policy, federal regulations and compliance, procurement, supply chain management, infrastructure, or related fields
• Direct experience with and expertise in the Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions, and similar domestic preference statutes
• Experience providing technical assistance and training to diverse audiences, including government agencies, nonprofits, Tribal entities, and private-sector organizations
• Commitment to equity and the mission of Lawyers for Good Government
• Passion for advancing clean energy, climate justice, and equitable economic development
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment
• Exceptionally strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into accessible language
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort engaging with senior decision-makers at the federal, state, Tribal, and local levels, as well as private-sector leaders
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, manage expectations, and escalate issues when appropriate
• Consistent attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Drive, and Mac computers
• Comfort with technology and ability to adopt new tools, including self-training as needed

Desired Qualifications Include:

• Knowledge of the renewable energy equipment market and familiarity with procurement and supply chain management issues
• Ability to interpret and learn complex Treasury or IRS rules and regulations that relate to eligibility of commercial entities authorized to receive tax-related benefits from Treasury or IRS.
• Familiarity with Inflation Reduction Act programs, federal clean energy funding streams, and related infrastructure initiatives
• Experience developing and delivering compliance tools, templates, or guidance for multi-sector audiences
• Willingness to travel to deliver in-person trainings and presentations
• Experience with any or all of the following digital project management and communication tools: Asana, Airtable, Zoom