Associate or Senior Attorney - Regulatory Affairs
Regulatory Affairs Associate / Senior Attorney (Energy Transactions)Multiple Locations | Boise, ID • Minneapolis, MN • Phoenix, AZ • Salt Lake City, UTHybrid work arrangements are available.Practice Areas: Energy Transactions | Energy Regulatory | Power Purchase Agreements | FERC | Utilities | Transmission | Infrastructure | Renewable Energy | Energy Development | Regulatory AffairsOur client, a nationally recognized law firm with a leading Energy & Natural Resources practice, is seeking an Associate or Senior Attorney with significant energy transactional experience to join its Regulatory Affairs team. This role offers the opportunity to advise energy developers, utilities, large power users, and other industry stakeholders on complex energy infrastructure and regulatory matters.Position OverviewThe successful candidate will work on sophisticated energy transactions involving power generation, transmission, and large-load projects. This role is ideal for an attorney with experience navigating the commercial, regulatory, and operational aspects of the energy industry and who enjoys working at the intersection of transactional and regulatory law.Key ResponsibilitiesDraft, negotiate, and advise clients on:Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)Interconnection AgreementsElectric Service AgreementsTransmission Service AgreementsLarge Load and energy infrastructure transactionsCounsel energy developers, utilities, transmission providers, and large commercial and industrial customers on energy-related contractual matters.Advise clients on regulatory and operational issues affecting energy projects and utility operations.Support project development, financing, transmission, and power procurement initiatives.Coordinate with clients, regulators, consultants, and internal legal teams to facilitate successful transactions.Monitor and analyze evolving energy market and regulatory developments impacting client operations.QualificationsJ.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.5–10 years of energy transactional experience.Significant experience with:Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)Interconnection Agreements (generation, transmission, and load)Transmission service mattersElectric service agreementsLarge-load energy transactionsOther energy industry-specific commercial agreementsStrong drafting, negotiation, and client counseling skills.Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.Strong academic credentials.Active bar admission in Idaho, Minnesota, Arizona, or Utah, or the ability to become admitted in the applicable jurisdiction.Preferred ExperienceCandidates with experience before federal or state energy regulatory agencies are strongly encouraged to apply, including:Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) mattersState public utility commission proceedingsEnergy market regulationUtility compliance and regulatory strategyIdeal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will demonstrate:Deep knowledge of energy transactions and infrastructure projectsStrong commercial and business judgmentExceptional drafting and negotiation skillsAbility to manage sophisticated matters independentlyCollaborative approach to client service and team engagementInterest in helping clients navigate the evolving energy landscape