Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources - Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; 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, a leading international law firm, seeks mid-level associates for its Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice. You will work at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition, handling power transactions, market design discussions, and FERC regulatory matters from a Houston office.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in energy law, with both regulatory and transactional exposure, and a JD from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law, preferably with a mix of regulatory and transactional experience.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics, and power transaction structures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft bespoke energy contracts.

Responsibilities

• Power Transactions: negotiate PPA and energy service agreements for developers, utilities and buyers.
• Market Design & RTO/ISOs: advise on electric market design issues in PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO.
• FERC regulatory: handle proceedings before FERC and advise on compliance for market-based rate programs and related areas.
• Federal energy policy: counsel on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory experience

Contract drafting

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

Job description

Job Description:

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune's Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture in which all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

Ashurst Perkins Coie is seeking highly motivated mid-level associates to join our nationally recognized Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group. This is a premier opportunity to work at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition, designing the power strategies and navigating the state and federal regulatory frameworks that shape tomorrow's energy infrastructure landscape. Scope of work includes:

Power Transactions: negotiate sophisticated power purchase agreements and custom energy service agreements on behalf of developers, utilities and corporate buyers (including some of the world's largest technology companies and data center developers).

Market Design & RTO/ISOs: advise on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (with a particular emphasis on PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT and CAISO), including capacity market mechanisms, large load and generator interconnection policies, and market participation.

FERC regulatory: represent clients in high-stakes proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with respect to market-based rate programs, qualifying facilities and exempt wholesale generators, interlocks, etc.

Federal energy policy: counsel clients on emerging energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon-free energy procurement strategies.

Ideal candidate:

• 3-6 years of experience in energy law, preferably with a mix of regulatory and transactional experience
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power market mechanics, and power transaction structures.
• Demonstrated ability to draft bespoke energy contracts
• JD from accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript and writing sample.

Compensation range: $190,000 to $390,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here.

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