Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources - Associate Attorney – Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Paid Holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Oregon seeks a mid-level associate for its Environment, Energy & Resources practice group. The role involves negotiating sophisticated power agreements and advising on electric market design issues. Candidates should have 3-6 years of energy law experience, familiarity with the Federal Power Act, and strong contract drafting skills. This position offers competitive compensation in the range of $260,000 to $390,000 annually, hybrid work options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in energy law, with regulatory and transactional experience.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act and power market mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to draft bespoke energy contracts.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and custom energy service agreements.
• Advise on complex electric market design issues.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Counsel clients on emerging energy policy and renewable energy integration.

Skills

Energy law expertise

Regulatory experience

Transactional experience

Contract drafting

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

**Job Description:**Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture in which all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.Perkins Coie is seeking highly motivated mid-level associates to join our nationally recognized Environment, Energy & Resources practice group. This is a premier opportunity to work at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition, designing the power strategies and navigating the state and federal regulatory frameworks that shape tomorrow’s energy infrastructure landscape. Scope of work includes:**Power Transactions**: negotiate sophisticated power purchase agreements and custom energy service agreements on behalf of developers, utilities and corporate buyers (including some of the world’s largest technology companies and data center developers).**Market Design & RTO/ISOs**: advise on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (with a particular emphasis on PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT and CAISO), including capacity market mechanisms, large load and generator interconnection policies, and market participation.**FERC regulatory**: represent clients in high-stakes proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with respect to market-based rate programs, qualifying facilities and exempt wholesale generators, interlocks, etc.**Federal energy policy**: counsel clients on emerging energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon-free energy procurement strategies.Ideal candidate:3-6 years of experience in energy law, preferably with a mix of regulatory and transactional experience Familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics, and power transaction structures Demonstrated ability to draft bespoke energy contracts JD from accredited law school Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.*This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found**Compensation range: $260,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.***#LI-Hybrid**Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.