Environment Energy amp Resources - Midlevel Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search's client, a law firm, seeks a midlevel associate to join its Environment, Energy & Resources group in San Diego, CA. The position places you at the forefront of digital infrastructure and energy transition, with a focus on power strategies and regulatory frameworks.

Duties include negotiating power purchase agreements and energy service agreements; advising on electric market design within RTOs/ISOs; representing clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; and

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.
• Admission to practice or eligible for waiver in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate attorney to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in San Diego, CA. 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 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 into the jurisdiction of the 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 client management 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.