Energy Projects & Regulatory Associate Attorney

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Ten paid holidays

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks an Energy Transactions Associate in Madison, WI. The role involves negotiating complex power purchase agreements and advising on market design, FERC matters, and federal energy policy.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of energy law experience, JD from an accredited school, and be admitted to practice in the local jurisdiction. Compensation ranges with benefits and discretionary bonus are available.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Power Transactions: negotiate sophisticated power purchase agreements and energy service agreements for developers, utilities, and buyers.
• Market Design & RTO/ISOs: advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJMs, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• FERC regulatory: represent clients before FERC and advise on market-based rate programs and interlocks.
• Federal energy policy: counsel on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory experience

Contract drafting

Federal Power Act

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks an Energy Transactions Associate in Madison, WI. The role involves negotiating complex power purchase agreements and advising on market design, FERC matters, and federal energy policy.

Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of energy law experience, JD from an accredited school, and be admitted to practice in the local jurisdiction. Compensation ranges with benefits and discretionary bonus are available.