Energy Projects Associate (Hybrid)

Perkins Coie LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking mid-level energy lawyers to join our Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group in San Diego. The role focuses on power transactions, market design, and regulatory work at the federal and state levels.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of energy law experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and admission to practice. Hybrid work options may apply; compensation ranges with strong incentives are provided.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible to waive) to the jurisdiction of office location.
• 3–6 years of experience in energy law, with regulatory and transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft sophisticated power purchase agreements and related energy contracts.
• Advise on complex electric market design and policy considerations.
• Represent clients before regulatory bodies (e.g., FERC) as needed.
• Support clients with energy project structuring and compliance.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory experience

Transactional experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking mid-level energy lawyers to join our Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group in San Diego. The role focuses on power transactions, market design, and regulatory work at the federal and state levels.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of energy law experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and admission to practice. Hybrid work options may apply; compensation ranges with strong incentives are provided.