Attorney - Energy Transmission Siting

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search partners with a leading law firm in New York to hire an experienced attorney for its Energy, Environmental, and Utility Law Group, focusing on siting and permitting of electric transmission lines, gas pipelines, and related infrastructure.

The role offers opportunities to advise on complex infrastructure projects, regulatory compliance, and engagement with agencies, with a collaborative team of engineers and attorneys.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in New York State; New Jersey admission a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in electric transmission and generation siting.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on siting, permitting, and development of electric transmission and distribution infrastructure and gas pipelines.
• Represent clients before the New York State Public Service Commission and other regulatory bodies.
• Draft and review applications, permits, and compliance filings under relevant statutes.
• Conduct environmental and land use reviews under SEQRA and municipal zoning laws.
• Advise on stakeholder engagement, community outreach and risk management.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and project managers on regulatory and permit application development.
• Provide litigation support in administrative hearings or disputes.
• Monitor evolving energy policies and advise clients on implications.

Skills

Regulatory advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Client relations

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in New York, NY, to join their Energy, Environmental, and Utility Law Group. The role focuses on siting and permitting of electric transmission lines, electric distribution lines, and natural gas pipelines, with opportunities to advise on complex infrastructure projects and regulatory compliance.

Duties

• Provide counsel on siting, permitting, and development of electric transmission and distribution infrastructure and gas pipelines.
• Represent clients before the New York State Public Service Commission and other regulatory bodies.
• Draft and review applications, permits, and compliance filings under relevant statutes.
• Conduct environmental and land use reviews under SEQRA and municipal zoning laws.
• Advise on stakeholder engagement, community outreach and risk management.
• Collaborate with engineers, consultants, and project managers on regulatory and permit application development.
• Provide litigation support in administrative hearings or disputes.
• Monitor evolving energy policies and advise clients on implications.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York State; New Jersey admission a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in electric transmission and generation siting.
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Certifications Admission to practice law in New York State.

Skills

• Ability to represent clients before regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of environmental and utility law components.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities.