Environment, Energy & Resources - Associate Attorney – Senior

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 245,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a counsel-level attorney to join our Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in Washington, DC. You will lead high-stakes matters at the nexus of digital infrastructure and the energy transition, drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements and interconnections with developers, utilities, and major tech clients.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in energy law, a proven ability to manage transactions from inception to

Qualifications

• 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 and team player.

Responsibilities

• Take the first chair in drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, and complex interconnection arrangements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers.
• Provide strategic advice on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJMs, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• Represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs and related issues.
• Counsel clients on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.
• Participate in client relationship management and contribute to thought leadership in digital and energy infrastructure.
• Provide guidance and oversight to associates in the EER practice group.

Skills

Energy law

Transaction management

Regulatory filings

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• Counsel clients on emerging energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon‑free energy procurement strategies.
• 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.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation range: $245,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience. The position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 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 here.

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.