Environment Energy amp Resources Associate Attorney - Midlevel

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 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 is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice in Seattle, WA. The role focuses on power strategies, regulatory frameworks, and the intersection of digital infrastructure with energy transition.

The candidate will negotiate complex energy contracts, advise on market design within RTOs/ISOs, and represent clients before the FERC. JD from an accredited law school and bar admission or waiver eligibility are required for this position.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Admitted to practice or eligible to waive into the jurisdiction of the office location.
• JD from an accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate power purchase 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.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from 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 Seattle, WA. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital infrastructure and energy transition, focusing on power strategies and regulatory frameworks.

Duties

• Negotiate power purchase 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.
• Admitted to practice or eligible to waive into the jurisdiction of the office location.
• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted 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

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