Environment Energy amp Resources - Midlevel Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; 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 attorney to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice in Washington, DC. The role focuses on regulatory and transactional energy work at the forefront of digital infrastructure and energy transition.

You will negotiate energy contracts, advise on electric market design within RTOs/ISOs, and represent clients before the FERC, with opportunities to shape policy and drive innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law with regulatory and transactional focus.
• 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.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a midlevel associate attorney to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of digital infrastructure and energy transition, engaging with state and federal regulatory frameworks to shape future energy landscapes.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience in energy law, with regulatory and transactional expertise.
• 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.
• Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Expertise in regulatory compliance and market design.
• Excellent communication and analytical abilities.

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.