Senior Energy & Infrastructure Counsel

WFB Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; 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

Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a counsel-level attorney to join our Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in Washington, DC. You will lead high-stakes matters at the nexus of digital infrastructure and the energy transition, drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements and interconnections with developers, utilities, and major tech clients.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in energy law, a proven ability to manage transactions from inception to

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.
• Collaborative self-starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Take the first chair in drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, and complex interconnection arrangements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers.
• Provide strategic advice on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJMs, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• Represent clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs and related issues.
• Counsel clients on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.
• Participate in client relationship management and contribute to thought leadership in digital and energy infrastructure.
• Provide guidance and oversight to associates in the EER practice group.

Skills

Energy law

Transaction management

Regulatory filings

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a counsel-level attorney to join our Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in Washington, DC. You will lead high-stakes matters at the nexus of digital infrastructure and the energy transition, drafting and negotiating bespoke power purchase agreements and interconnections with developers, utilities, and major tech clients.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in energy law, a proven ability to manage transactions from inception to