Energy Regulatory Associate — Grid & Renewables

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks a junior to mid-level Energy Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its growing Energy Practice. Based in San Francisco (preferred) with options in Seattle or Portland, this role offers exposure to regulatory, transactional, and infrastructure matters in the energy sector.

You will advise on energy regulatory matters, support developers and utilities, and contribute to due diligence, project development, and policy work while

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in California or another applicable U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in energy regulatory law, energy project development, utility regulation, energy infrastructure transactions, or renewable energy projects.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines effectively.
• Interest in energy transition, infrastructure development, and regulatory policy.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on state and federal energy regulatory and policy matters.
• Support developers, utilities, and energy market participants in regulatory proceedings and compliance matters.
• Assist with matters involving electric transmission and grid infrastructure, energy generation and storage projects, interconnection issues, large-load and data center energy matters, natural gas infrastructure, utility ratemaking proceedings, change of control transactions, and environmental and renewable energy attributes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis regarding energy regulations and market developments.
• Draft regulatory filings, legal memoranda, compliance materials, and client advisories.
• Support energy infrastructure transactions and related due diligence efforts.
• Assist clients with project development and regulatory strategy.
• Coordinate with attorneys across infrastructure, environmental, real estate, corporate, and regulatory practices.

Job description

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, seeks a junior to mid-level Energy Associate with 2-3 years of experience to join its growing Energy Practice. Based in San Francisco (preferred) with options in Seattle or Portland, this role offers exposure to regulatory, transactional, and infrastructure matters in the energy sector.

You will advise on energy regulatory matters, support developers and utilities, and contribute to due diligence, project development, and policy work while