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

Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 390,000 - 420,000; 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

A leading law firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join their Environment, Energy & Resources practice in Seattle. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of energy law experience and the capability to manage complex transactions. Responsibilities include drafting power purchase agreements, providing strategic advice on electric market design, and representing clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. This position offers a competitive annual salary of $390,000 - $420,000 and various benefits, including an annual discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy law required.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions with minimal supervision.
• Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction of the office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate power purchase agreements and complex arrangements.
• Provide strategic advice on electric market design issues.
• Represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
• Counsel clients on emerging energy policy and procurement strategies.
• Participate in client relationship management and practice development.
• Mentor associates and ensure excellence in work product.

Skills

Complex transaction management

Energy law expertise

Federal Power Act knowledge

Strategic advisory capabilities

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Environment, Energy & Resources - Associate Attorney – Senior page is loaded## Environment, Energy & Resources - Associate Attorney – Seniorlocations: Washington, D.C.: Palo Alto, CA: Portland, OR: Anchorage, AK: Phoenix, AZtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0006187**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 a highly motivated counsel-level attorney to join our Environment, Energy & Resources practice group. Working closely with our nationally and globally recognized partners, you will lead high-stakes matters at the critical nexus of large-scale digital infrastructure and the energy transition. We are looking for a seasoned practitioner who is capable of managing complex transactions with minimal oversight and motivated to grow a strong practice within a global law firm. Key responsibilities include:**Lead Data Center Power Transactions:** Take the first chair in drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, and complex interconnection arrangements 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**: provide strategic advice 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.**Practice development**: with partners in EER, actively participate in client relationship management and contribute to the firm’s thought leadership in the areas of digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure and energy transition. **Mentorship**: provide guidance and oversight to associates within the EER practice group, ensuring excellence in work product and professional development.Ideal candidate:6+ years of experience in energy law Proven ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings from inception to completion with minimal partner supervision Deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act, wholesale power markets, and power transaction structures Collaborative self-starter JD from an 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: $390,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.***#LI-Hybrid**locations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days AgoPerkins 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.