FERC Attorney

Affirm Partners; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous relocation package

Job summary

A law firm specializing in energy regulation is seeking an Energy Regulatory Attorney with a focus on transactional work in Houston. The successful candidate will engage in sophisticated energy deals, work with regulators, and negotiate various energy contracts. A J.D. from an accredited law school and strong analytic, writing, and communication skills are essential. This full-time position offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

• Strong academic credentials required.
• Admission to the bar in relevant jurisdiction(s) or willingness to seek.
• Experience in advising project financings in energy sector preferred.
• Strong analytic, writing, and communication skills; ability to distill regulatory concepts for clients.
• Ability to manage multiple complex matters concurrently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory due diligence for energy asset transactions.
• Prepare and file applications with FERC.
• Negotiate power purchase agreements and related documents.
• Counsel on generator/transmission interconnection matters and related agreements in RTO/ISO environments.
• Negotiate and draft PPAs, tolling agreements, energy hedging contracts, and other definitive documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, tax, engineering, development, real estate) to structure transactions within regulatory constraints.
• Stay updated on energy policy, regulatory reforms, and market developments to counsel clients.

Skills

Analytic skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Regulatory filings

Energy markets

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction(s)

Job description

Energy Regulatory Attorney (Transactional Focus)

This position is available in multiple cities, including Austin, Dallas, and Houston.

You will work on high-stakes, sophisticated energy deals, interfacing with regulators (e.g., FERC, state PUCs), negotiating complex contracts, performing regulatory due diligence, and helping clients structure and execute energy transactions that comply with regulatory frameworks.

For the right candidate, the firm offers a generous relocation package to support a smooth transition.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory due diligence for the acquisition, financing, or sale of energy assets (generation, transmission, storage, hybrid, etc.).
• Prepare, file, and prosecute applications with FERC under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act (for disposition/acquisition of jurisdictional assets), Section 204 (issuance of securities), Section 205 (market-based or cost-based rate filings), and related regulatory instruments.
• Advise on exemptions, certifications, and status determinations (e.g., Exempt Wholesale Generator, Qualifying Facility) under PUHCA, PURPA, and related statutes and rules.
• Counsel on generator and transmission interconnection matters, transmission service agreements, shared facilities agreements, network upgrades, congestion rights, and related matters in RTO/ISO environments.
• Negotiate and draft power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling agreements, energy hedging contracts, ancillary services agreements, and other definitive documents involving energy products and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, tax, engineering, development, real estate) to structure transactions aligned with regulatory constraints and business objectives.
• Stay abreast of evolving energy policy, regulatory reforms, rulemakings, and market developments to proactively counsel clients.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the bar (active or willingness to seek) in relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Experience advising on project financings (debt, tax equity, equity, bridge loans) in renewable, conventional, storage, or hybrid projects is highly desirable.
• Strong analytic, writing, and communication skills; ability to distill complex regulatory concepts for clients and business teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters concurrently and work under deadlines.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a law firm or in‑house/consulting role with exposure to both regulatory and transactional work in the energy sector.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Legal

Industry: Legal Services