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

WFB Perkins Coie LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

WFB Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in energy law. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of experience and expertise in both regulatory and transactional aspects of the energy sector.

This role involves negotiating power purchase agreements, advising on electric market design, and representing clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. A competitive compensation range from $190,000 to $390,000 annually is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in energy law.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act and market mechanics.
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and energy service agreements.
• Advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs.
• Represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Counsel clients on emerging energy policy.

Skills

Experience in energy law

Regulatory and transactional expertise

Ability to draft bespoke energy contracts

Education

JD from an 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.

Scope of Work

• 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 an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.

Compensation

Compensation range: $190,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

The 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.