Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources Associate Attorney (Mid - Senior)- Chicago
$190k - $420kDirect Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources Associate Attorney- Mid to Senior Associate
Multiple Locations | 3+ Years Experience
Direct Counsel represents a leading national law firm seeking Mid-Level and Senior-Level Associates to join its nationally recognized Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of energy, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies , advising clients on sophisticated power transactions and complex state and federal regulatory matters.
The Role- Negotiate power purchase agreements and energy service agreements for developers, utilities, technology companies, and data center clients.
- Advise on electric market issues involving PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT, and CAISO .
- Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) .
- Advise on market-based rates, qualifying facilities, exempt wholesale generators, and regulatory compliance.
- Counsel clients on emerging energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon-free energy procurement.
- Senior-level attorneys will take on additional leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior attorneys, managing matters and teams, and contributing to client development and practice growth.
- 3+ years of energy law experience , with regulatory and transactional experience preferred.
- Familiarity with the Federal Power Act, power markets, and energy transactions .
- Experience drafting and negotiating energy-related contracts.
- Strong analytical, writing, negotiation, and client-service skills.
- Senior-level candidates should demonstrate leadership, mentoring, matter management, and business development capabilities.
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the applicable state bar or eligibility to waive in.
- $190,000–$420,000 annual salary , depending on experience and qualifications.
- Annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Medical and parental leave
- Family care benefits
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities
Locations: Washington, D.C. | Anchorage, AK | Bellevue, WA | Boise, ID | Chicago, IL | Madison, WI | New York, NY | Palo Alto, CA | Phoenix, AZ | Portland, OR | San Diego, CA | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA
$190k - $420k
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