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

Perkins Coie

Chicago, Illinois

Job description

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

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