Midlevel Energy & Projects Attorney — Transactions & Policy

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Washington; Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking highly motivated mid-level associates to join its nationally recognized Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group. This role focuses on power transactions, market design, and FERC regulatory work at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of energy law experience, familiarity with the Federal Power Act and power market mechanics, and a JD from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law (regulatory and transactional).
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics, and transaction structures.
• JD from an accredited law school; admitted to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on power transactions, including PPAs and energy service agreements.
• Advise on electric market design within RTOs/ISOs (PJM, MISO, CAISO, etc.).
• Represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance on emerging energy policy and carbon-free procurement strategies.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory experience

Contract drafting

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking highly motivated mid-level associates to join its nationally recognized Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group. This role focuses on power transactions, market design, and FERC regulatory work at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of energy law experience, familiarity with the Federal Power Act and power market mechanics, and a JD from an accredited law school.