Overview In this role you will lead high-stakes matters at the intersection of digital infrastructure and the energy transition within a premier law firm. You will work with top partners to shape complex energy and data-center transactions, market design issues, and regulatory strategy. The position emphasizes independent management of transactions, client advisory, and contribution to thought leadership. You will join a collaborative culture that supports growth and professional development while driving impactful outcomes for clients and the firm.
Compensation / Benefits- annual discretionary bonus
- 401(k) plan
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- personal medical and parental leave
Responsibilities- Lead data center power transactions, drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements and related arrangements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers
- Provide strategic advice on electric market design issues within PJM, MISO, SPP, ERCOT and CAISO, including capacity markets and interconnection policies
- Represent clients in FERC proceedings and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs and related topics
- Counsel clients on emerging energy policy, renewable integration, and carbon-free procurement strategies
- Participate in practice development and client relationship management, contributing to thought leadership
- Provide mentorship and oversight to associates within the EER practice group
Key requirements- 6+ years of experience in energy law
- Ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings from start to finish with minimal supervision
- Deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act, wholesale power markets, and power transaction structures
- Collaborative self-starter with JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of the office location
- collaborative
- self-starter
- client relationship management
- power purchase agreements (PPAs) and energy service agreements
- interconnection arrangements
- FERC regulatory proceedings
