Utility & Energy Associate

Cozen O'Connor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cozen O’Connor’s Minneapolis office seeks a junior associate with less than three years of experience to join its Utility and Energy practice. Entry-level candidates with demonstrated interest in the subject area are encouraged to apply.

Minnesota bar is required. The ideal candidate has strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in administrative, regulatory, and energy-related matters.

Qualifications

• Minnesota bar is required.
• Less than three years of experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Interest in administrative, regulatory, and energy-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in regulatory approvals and proceedings before state and federal bodies.
• Represent clients in utility- and energy-related transactions and litigation.
• Conduct legal research and draft memos and filings.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Energy regulatory interest

Education

J.D.

Job description

The Minneapolis office of Cozen O’Connor is searching for a junior associate with less than three years of experience to join its Utility and Energy practice. Entry level candidates with a demonstrated interest in the subject area are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in administrative, regulatory, and energy-related matters. Prior experience in utility regulation, energy law, environmental law, administrative law, or government service is a plus. Minnesota bar required. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter and law school transcript.

Cozen O’Connor’s Utility & Energy Practice guides clients through complex regulatory approvals by state public utility commissions and other federal and state regulatory agencies, and represents clients in utility- and energy-related transactions, litigation, enforcement actions, and regulatory proceedings. We represent public utilities (water/wastewater, natural gas, electric, transportation, and telecommunication), renewable and clean energy companies, infrastructure investment funds, power producers, competitive retail suppliers, municipalities and municipal authorities, large institutional and manufacturing consumers, technology companies, and corporate clients.

The salary range for this role is $190,000 to $200,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and location.