FERC Associate - Mid to Senior Level

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

PTO and 11 paid holidays annually

401(k) retirement planning

FSAs and employee assistance program

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco seeks a mid to senior level associate to join its FERC regulatory practice advising electric and natural gas utilities, developers of energy infrastructure, and data center clients.

The role involves approximately 80% FERC regulatory work, with the remainder supporting data center-related and energy transactional matters; JD, bar admission, and 3–6 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FERC regulatory matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with electric and/or natural gas regulatory work.
• Familiarity with interconnection or energy infrastructure development.
• Interest in regulation, infrastructure investment, and emerging energy demands.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on matters under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
• Represent utilities and developers before FERC in regulatory proceedings.
• Support matters involving electric transmission rates and incentives.
• Assist with interconnection and large-load issues, including data centers.
• Conduct legal research, draft filings, and manage agency interactions.
• Collaborate on infrastructure, regulatory, and energy-transition matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

FERC experience

Energy infrastructure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid to senior level associate in San Francisco to join its FERC regulatory practice. The associate will support a nationally recognized practice advising electric and natural gas utilities, developers of energy infrastructure, and data center clients. The role involves approximately 80% FERC regulatory work, with the remainder supporting data center-related and energy transactional matters.

Duties

• Advise clients on matters under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
• Represent utilities and developers before FERC in regulatory proceedings.
• Support matters involving electric transmission rates and incentives.
• Assist with interconnection and large-load issues, including data centers.
• Conduct legal research, draft filings, and manage agency interactions.
• Collaborate on infrastructure, regulatory, and energy-transition matters.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FERC regulatory matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with electric and/or natural gas regulatory work.
• Familiarity with interconnection or energy infrastructure development.
• Interest in regulation, infrastructure investment, and emerging energy demands.

Education

JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with FERC regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with interconnection or energy infrastructure development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.