Senior Energy & Environmental Attorney

Description

Gordon Feinblatt LLC is seeking an experienced attorney to join our industry-leading practice. This is a first-chair opportunity at the center of Maryland's energy transition, representing clients in high-stakes matters including before the Maryland Public Service Commission on the issues defining the state's energy and public utility future.

The Role

Maryland's energy and public utility landscape is changing faster than at any point in a generation, and our practice sits at the forefront of that change. The attorney in this role will take a leading position on sophisticated regulatory work, including:

• CPCN permitting for solar, battery energy storage, and fossil fuel generation projects
• Utility rate cases and other major contested proceedings before the Maryland Public Service Commission
• Regulatory and policy matters, including Commission rulemakings and legislative initiatives in Annapolis
• Cutting-edge issues such as interconnection, energy storage, community solar, and net energy metering

This position offering substantial client contact, first-chair responsibility in contested proceedings, and a meaningful role in shaping and growing the practice.

Requirements

We welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, including private practice, government service, or in-house counsel roles. We also understand that this is an extensive list, and we are open to working with candidates who meet some, but not all, of these criteria.

• First-chair experience in contested regulatory, administrative, or judicial proceedings
• A fast learner who is excited to be on the legal cutting edge
• Enjoys working collaboratively with a growing and multidisciplinary team
• Maryland barred or eligible to waive into the Maryland bar
• Significant experience in energy, environment, and public utility law, ideally 6+ years
• Experience appearing before the Maryland Public Service Commission; practice before FERC or other state utility commissions is also valued
• No book of business required. An existing client base is a bonus but not required.

Why Join Gordon Feinblatt?

At Gordon Feinblatt, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking law firm that values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. Our Energy & Environmental team represents developers, investors, and other market participants in some of the most consequential projects in Maryland.

Compensation Package: We value your skills and offer a comprehensive benefits & compensation package.

Professional Growth: Elevate your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.

Remote Work Flexibility: This role can be performed primarily remotely (except for example when in person hearings are scheduled), and our team has worked successfully across locations for many years.

Work/Life Harmony: We embrace flexibility by empowering our teams to achieve work-life balance while optimizing productivity. We believe sustained excellence requires it, and our culture reflects that.

Team Environment: Collaborate with experienced attorneys and legal professionals to achieve goals.

Corporate Social Responsibility: We are committed to fostering positive change and making a meaningful impact through our unwavering commitment to corporate social responsibility.

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Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 annually (The base salary range for this position is $150,000-225,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of candidate-specific factors, including skills, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, and market considerations.)

Gordon Feinblatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer.