Senior Power & Energy Transactions Attorney

Ashurst Perkins Coie; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 245,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm seeking a senior energy-lawyer with 6+ years of experience to lead power transactions for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers including data center developers.

The role spans FERC proceedings, market design within PJM/MISO/SPP/ERCOT/CAISO, and energy policy counsel, with opportunities to contribute to PEER group thought leadership and mentor junior lawyers.

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.
• Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.

Responsibilities

• Lead Data Center Power Transactions: draft and negotiate bespoke power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, and interconnection arrangements.
• Market Design & RTO/ISOs: advise on complex electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs (PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, CAISO).
• FERC regulatory: represent clients in proceedings before the FERC and advise on compliance for various programs.
• Federal energy policy: counsel on energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies.
• Practice development & mentorship: contribute to thought leadership and mentor associates in the PEER group.

Skills

Energy law

Transaction management

Regulatory filings

Client relationship management

Policy understanding

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm seeking a senior energy-lawyer with 6+ years of experience to lead power transactions for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers including data center developers.

The role spans FERC proceedings, market design within PJM/MISO/SPP/ERCOT/CAISO, and energy policy counsel, with opportunities to contribute to PEER group thought leadership and mentor junior lawyers.