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

Perkins Coie LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking mid-level energy lawyers to join our Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group in San Diego. The role focuses on power transactions, market design, and regulatory work at the federal and state levels.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years of energy law experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and admission to practice. Hybrid work options may apply; compensation ranges with strong incentives are provided.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice (or eligible to waive) to the jurisdiction of office location.
• 3–6 years of experience in energy law, with regulatory and transactional work.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft sophisticated power purchase agreements and related energy contracts.
• Advise on complex electric market design and policy considerations.
• Represent clients before regulatory bodies (e.g., FERC) as needed.
• Support clients with energy project structuring and compliance.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory experience

Transactional experience

Education

J.D. degree

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.

This position is 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.

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

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