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

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 245,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical & dental & vision insurance

Parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP in Portland, OR seeks an energy law attorney with 6+ years of experience to lead complex power transactions and regulatory work for major clients.

You will advise on FERC, wholesale markets, market design, and policy, mentor associates, and help develop the firm’s energy practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy law.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings from inception to completion.
• Deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act and wholesale power markets.
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive) in the jurisdiction of the office location.

Responsibilities

• Lead data center power transactions drafting and negotiation.
• Provide strategic advice on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• Represent clients before FERC and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs and related areas.
• Counsel clients on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.
• Contribute to practice development and client relationship management.
• Mentor associates within the PEER practice group.

Skills

Energy law

Transaction management

Regulatory filings

Client relation

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Center Power Transactions: Take the first chair in drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, and complex interconnection arrangements 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: Provide strategic advice 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.
• Practice development: With partners in EER, actively participate in client relationship management and contribute to the firm’s thought leadership in the areas of digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure and energy transition.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and oversight to associates within the PEER practice group, ensuring excellence in work product and professional development.

Ideal Candidate

• 6+ years of experience in energy law
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings from inception to completion with minimal partner supervision
• Deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act, wholesale power markets, and power transaction structures
• Collaborative self‑starter
• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location

Benefits

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: $245,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.