Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources Associate Attorney (Senior)- Chicago

Job Description

Job Description

Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources Associate Attorney- Mid to Senior Associate

Multiple Locations | 6+ Years Experience

Direct Counsel represents a leading national law firm seeking  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.

• 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.

• 6+ 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.

• $245,000–$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