Energy Commercial Transactions Associate or Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and 11 holidays annually

401(k) retirement planning

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a mid to senior associate or counsel to join its energy practice in Seattle, WA. The candidate will handle energy commercial transactions for developers, technology companies, and utilities, across energy and digital infrastructure sectors.

The role focuses on drafting and negotiating energy agreements, supporting project development, financing, and asset sales, with emphasis on renewable energy credits and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• 3+ years of energy transactions or strong commercial transaction background.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with energy regulatory frameworks and utility operations.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Interest in emerging technologies and energy transition issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including energy supply and operational contracts.
• Support transactions involving energy project development, financing, and asset sales.
• Advise on renewable energy credit transactions and energy market matters.
• Counsel clients on renewable energy, storage, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Collaborate on energy transition, infrastructure, and technology matters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiating

Teamwork

Analytical

Communication

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid to senior associate or counsel to join its energy practice in Seattle, WA. The candidate will engage in energy commercial transactions, representing developers, technology companies, and utilities. This role involves working on energy contracts and transactions across the energy and digital infrastructure sectors.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including energy supply and operational contracts.
• Support transactions involving energy project development, financing, and asset sales.
• Advise on renewable energy credit transactions and energy market matters.
• Counsel clients on renewable energy, storage, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Collaborate on energy transition, infrastructure, and technology matters.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• 3+ years of experience in energy transactions or a strong commercial transaction background.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with energy regulatory frameworks and utility operations.
• Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Interest in emerging technologies and energy transition issues.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in California.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiating skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.