Environment Energy amp Resources - Senior Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; 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

The Boise, ID office of a leading law firm seeks a senior associate to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice. You will lead complex energy transactions, advise on regulatory matters, and collaborate with renowned partners on digital infrastructure and energy transition initiatives.

Candidates should have 6+ years of energy-law experience, a JD from an accredited school, and bar admission in the jurisdiction.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of energy law experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings independently.
• Deep knowledge of energy regulatory frameworks and power markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center power transactions, drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements and interconnection arrangements.
• Provide strategic advice on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs.
• Represent clients before FERC and advise on market-based rate compliance.
• Counsel clients on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.
• Participate in client relationship management and contribute to thought leadership in digital/energy infrastructure.
• Mentor associates within the practice group and supervise quality of work.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic advisory

Client relationship management

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated senior associate attorney to join their Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in Boise, ID. The successful candidate will lead significant matters at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition, working with renowned partners to manage complex transactions and regulatory issues.

Duties

• Lead data center power transactions, drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements and interconnection arrangements.
• Provide strategic advice on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs, focusing on capacity market mechanisms and interconnection policies.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs.
• Counsel clients on emerging energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon-free energy procurement strategies.
• Participate in client relationship management and contribute to thought leadership in digital and energy infrastructure.
• Mentor associates within the practice group, ensuring excellence in work product and professional development.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in energy law.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings independently.
• Deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act, wholesale power markets, and power transaction structures.
• Collaborative self-starter.
• Education: JD from an accredited law school.
• Certifications: Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.

Skills

• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Excellent strategic advisory capabilities.
• Effective client relationship management.

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.