Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources – Associate Attorney (Mid‑level)

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, vision

Parental leave

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is hiring a mid-level associate for its Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice in Seattle, WA.

Requirements include 3–6 years in energy law (regulatory and transactional), a JD from an accredited school, and admission to practice in Washington. You will negotiate PPAs, advise on market design, and represent clients in FERC matters.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law with regulatory and transactional exposure.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice (or eligibility for waiver) in Washington State.
• Knowledge of the Federal Power Act and power market mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and custom energy service agreements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers.
• Advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (e.g., PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• Represent clients in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceedings and advise on related compliance.
• Counsel on emerging federal energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory experience

Transactional experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Seattle, WA, United States

$190,000 – $390,000 annually

3–6 years of experience in energy law (regulatory and transactional); JD from an accredited law school; admission to practice (or eligibility for waiver) in the jurisdiction of the office location; familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics and power transaction structures.

Contextual Overview

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, is hiring a mid‑level associate attorney for its Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice in Seattle, WA.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law, with both regulatory and transactional exposure.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice (or eligibility for a waiver) in Washington State.
• Knowledge of the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics, and power transaction structures.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Negotiate power purchase agreements and custom energy service agreements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers.
• Advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (e.g., PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• Represent clients in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceedings and advise on related compliance.
• Counsel on emerging federal energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon‑free procurement strategies.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Base compensation range: $190,000 – $390,000 annually, plus an annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package (401(k), health, dental, vision, parental leave, paid holidays, etc.).