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

Perkins Coie LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 245,000 - 420,000; 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 is seeking a highly motivated counsel-level attorney to join our Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice. You will lead high-stakes matters at the nexus of large-scale digital infrastructure and the energy transition, working closely with nationally and globally recognized partners.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in energy law, a strong track record managing complex transactions and regulatory filings, and a JD from an accredited law school with admission to

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
• Collaborative self-starter with independent judgment
• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive) in the office jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Center Power Transactions: draft and negotiate power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, and interconnection arrangements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers
• Market Design & RTO/ISOs: advise on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO)
• FERC regulatory: represent clients before the FERC and advise on market-based rate programs and related compliance
• Federal energy policy: advise on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies
• Practice development: participate in client relationships and thought leadership; mentorship to associates

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

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 a highly motivated counsel-level attorney to join our Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group. Working closely with our nationally and globally recognized partners, you will lead high-stakes matters at the critical nexus of large-scale digital infrastructure and the energy transition. We are looking for a seasoned practitioner who is capable of managing complex transactions with minimal oversight and motivated to grow a strong practice within a global law firm. Key responsibilities include:

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.

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.

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