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

Ashurst Perkins Coie; San Diego (CA); 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

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP seeks an energy attorney with 3–6 years of experience in regulatory and transactional energy law. The role involves negotiating complex power agreements, advising on RTO/ISO market design, and representing clients before FERC on matters including policy impact and compliance.

Must hold a JD and be admitted to the relevant jurisdiction. Compensation ranges from $190,000 to $390,000 annually, with eligible discretionary bonus and comprehensive benefits described in the

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in energy law, with regulatory and transactional exposure.
• Familiarity with the Federal Power Act and power market mechanics.
• Demonstrated ability to draft bespoke energy contracts.
• JD from an accredited law school; bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate sophisticated power purchase agreements and energy service agreements for developers, utilities, and buyers.
• Advise on energy market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJMs, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• Represent clients before FERC and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs.
• Counsel on regulatory and policy developments in energy procurement and renewable integration.

Skills

Energy law experience

Regulatory & transactional

Contract drafting

Legal writing & research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.

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.

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.