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

Perkins Coie LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 245,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a highly motivated counsel-level attorney to join our Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice group. You will lead high-stakes matters at the nexus of large-scale digital infrastructure and the energy transition, drafting and negotiating key energy agreements.

You will work with nationally and globally recognized partners, manage complex transactions with minimal oversight, and contribute to growing a strong practice within a global law firm.

Qualifications

• 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.
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Center Power Transactions: take the first chair in drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements and energy service agreements for developers, utilities and corporate buyers.
• Market Design & RTO/ISOs: advise on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs including PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT and CAISO.
• FERC regulatory: represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs and related rules.
• Federal energy policy: counsel on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.
• Practice development: contribute to client relationship management and the firm’s thought leadership in digital infrastructure and energy transition; mentor associates.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory filings

Power transactions

Contract drafting

Client management

Education

JD degree

Job description

vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)

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.

• 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
• JD from an 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: $245,000 to $420,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.