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

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

Benefits offered by this job

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 senior energy-lawyer to lead complex transactions and regulatory matters in the U.S. The role centers on power purchase agreements, interconnection matters, and strategic market design under PJM/MISO/CAISO, with FERC representation and policy advisory responsibilities.

Ideal candidates will have 6+ years in energy law, a JD, and admission to practice, with the ability to lead teams, mentor associates, and contribute to client development within the PEER

Qualifications

• 6+ years of energy-law experience.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Power Act and wholesale power markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of bespoke power purchase agreements and related arrangements.
• Advise on market design issues within PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT and CAISO.
• Represent clients before FERC and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs and generators interlocks.

Skills

Energy law

Regulatory filings

Transaction management

Education

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.