Energy & Resources Associate Attorney: Regulatory & Deals

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a midlevel associate to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice in Chicago, IL. The attorney will work on cutting-edge digital infrastructure and energy-transition matters, navigating state and federal regulatory frameworks to shape future energy landscapes.

The role involves negotiating PPA and energy service agreements, advising on market design within RTOs/ISOs, representing clients before FERC, and counseling on energy policy and renewable integration.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law with regulatory and transactional emphasis.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act and power market mechanics.
• Ability to draft bespoke energy contracts.
• Must be admitted to practice or eligible to waive in to the jurisdiction of office location.
• Education: JD from an accredited law school.
• Certifications: Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and custom energy service agreements.
• Advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Counsel clients on emerging energy policy and renewable energy integration.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

BCG Attorney Search seeks a midlevel associate to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice in Chicago, IL. The attorney will work on cutting-edge digital infrastructure and energy-transition matters, navigating state and federal regulatory frameworks to shape future energy landscapes.

The role involves negotiating PPA and energy service agreements, advising on market design within RTOs/ISOs, representing clients before FERC, and counseling on energy policy and renewable integration.