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

Ashurst Perkins Coie; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie is looking for a highly motivated counsel-level attorney to join their Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group in San Francisco. This role involves leading major transactions in the energy sector and providing strategic advice on regulatory compliance and market design. Ideal candidates should have over 6 years of experience in energy law and a JD from an accredited law school.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $245,000 to $420,000 annually, along with a bonus, 401(k) plan, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy law.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings from inception to completion.
• Deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act and wholesale power markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Center Power Transactions with major developers and utilities.
• Provide strategic advice on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs.
• Represent clients in proceedings before the FERC and advise on compliance.
• Counsel clients on energy policy and procurement strategies.
• Participate in client relationship management and contribute to thought leadership.
• Mentor associates within the practice group.

Skills

Energy law expertise

Transaction management

Regulatory compliance

Collaborative self-starter

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

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

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.

Application Requirements

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

Compensation and Benefits

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

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.