Environmental Counsel or Income Partner

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Environmental Counsel or Income Partner to join its San Francisco office, advising clients on regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters in the energy sector. The role emphasizes FERC and state regulatory proceedings, with collaboration across energy, corporate, and litigation teams.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, brings strong advocacy skills, and is capable of leading sophisticated matters while pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• Significant experience representing clients before FERC.
• Experience with state energy regulatory agencies and public utility commissions.
• Strong regulatory and litigation experience in the energy sector.
• Experience advising on regulatory aspects of energy-related transactions.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated client matters and collaborate across practice areas.
• Appetite for business development.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in regulatory and litigation matters.
• Provide strategic regulatory counseling.
• Support energy-related mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across energy, corporate, and litigation practices.

Skills

FERC experience

Regulatory advocacy

Regulatory counseling

Business development

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Environmental Counsel or Income Partner to join its San Francisco office. This role involves representing clients in complex regulatory, litigation, and transactional matters within the energy sector, with a focus on regulatory compliance and proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state energy regulatory agencies.

Duties

• Represent clients in regulatory and litigation matters.


• Provide strategic regulatory counseling.


• Support energy-related mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.


• Collaborate with colleagues across energy, corporate, and litigation practices.

Requirements

• Significant experience representing clients before FERC.


• Experience with state energy regulatory agencies and public utility commissions.


• Strong regulatory and litigation experience in the energy sector.


• Experience advising on regulatory aspects of energy-related transactions.


• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.


• Ability to manage sophisticated client matters and collaborate across practice areas.


• Appetite for business development.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Membership in good standing with the relevant state bar.

Skills

• Strong organizational and writing skills.


• Excellent academic credentials.


• Desire to excel in a large law firm environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Profit-sharing and generous paid time off.


• Flexible reimbursement account for personal well-being expenses.