Energy & Projects Associate: Power, Policy & Markets

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays (up to 10)

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a mid-level energy associate in Austin to handle power transactions, market design, FERC matters, and energy policy guidance. The role blends regulatory and transactional practice with exposure to major players in the energy sector.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of energy law experience, familiarity with the Federal Power Act, and strong contract drafting skills.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in energy law, preferably with a mix of regulatory and transactional experience.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics, and power transaction structures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft bespoke energy contracts.
• JD from accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.

Responsibilities

• Power transactions: negotiate PPA and energy service agreements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers.
• Advise on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJMs, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• Represent clients before FERC and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs and related matters.
• Counsel on emerging energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.

Skills

Energy law

Contract drafting

Regulatory experience

Power markets

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a mid-level energy associate in Austin to handle power transactions, market design, FERC matters, and energy policy guidance. The role blends regulatory and transactional practice with exposure to major players in the energy sector.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of energy law experience, familiarity with the Federal Power Act, and strong contract drafting skills.