Senior Counsel / Associate Attorney — Environment, Energy & Resources (Electric & Gas)

An international law firm seeks a highly motivated counsel-level attorney to join its Environment, Energy & Resources practice group. Working closely with nationally and globally recognized partners, this role sits at the critical nexus of large-scale digital infrastructure and the energy transition.

The position is open across multiple U.S. offices and involves leading high-stakes matters with minimal oversight while building a strong practice within a global platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking 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.
• Providing strategic advice on electric market design within RTOs/ISOs, including capacity market mechanisms, large load and generator interconnection policies, and market participation.
• Representing clients in high-stakes proceedings before federal energy regulators and advising on compliance for market-based rate programs, qualifying facilities, exempt wholesale generators, and related matters.
• Counseling clients on emerging energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon-free energy procurement strategies.
• Participating in client relationship management, contributing to thought leadership, and mentoring associates within the practice group.

This is a hybrid role offering an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, paid holidays, and family care benefits.

• 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
• Admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) in the relevant jurisdiction
• Submission of resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and writing sample