Environment Energy amp Resources Associate Attorney - Midlevel

BCG Attorney Search; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; 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, a top law firm recruiter, seeks a mid-level associate to join the Environment, Energy & Resources practice in Washington, D.C. or Palo Alto, CA.

The role centers on power strategies, regulatory frameworks, and the growing intersection of digital infrastructure with energy transition. You will negotiate energy contracts, advise on market design within RTOs/ISOs, and represent clients before FERC while developing policy insights and drafting bespoke agreements.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of energy law experience, with regulatory and transactional work preferred.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act and power market mechanics.
• Ability to draft bespoke energy contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and energy service agreements for developers, utilities, and buyers.
• Advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs, including capacity markets and interconnection policies.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Counsel clients on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level associate attorney to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in Washington, D.C. or Palo Alto, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition, focusing on power strategies and regulatory frameworks.

Duties

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and energy service agreements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers.
• Advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs, including capacity market mechanisms and interconnection policies.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Counsel clients on energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon-free energy procurement strategies.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in energy law, with regulatory and transactional experience preferred.
• 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

• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to ten paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.