Energy Attorney

MB Attorney Search is conducting a search for an Energy Associate or Senior Attorney to join the Minneapolis office of a nationally recognized law firm.This role is focused on sophisticated energy transactional work within the firm’s regulatory affairs practice and is well suited for an attorney with experience advising clients on complex energy infrastructure and transmission-related matters.The practice includes work involving power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, electric service agreements, transmission service matters, large-load projects, and other industry-specific energy transactions. Attorneys in the group regularly advise clients operating across the energy sector on both transactional and regulatory considerations.Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate energy-related agreements and transactional documents.Advise clients on matters involving power purchase agreements and interconnection arrangements.Handle transmission service matters and electric service agreements.Support large-load and other energy infrastructure-related projects.Work on industry-specific transactions involving generators, transmission, and load-related matters.Collaborate with attorneys across the firm’s broader regulatory and transactional practices.Qualifications:5–10 years of energy transactional experience.Experience with power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, electric service agreements, transmission matters, and related industry transactions required.FERC and/or state regulatory experience strongly preferred.Excellent communication, drafting, and writing skills.Strong academic credentials.JD from an ABA-accredited law school.Minnesota bar admission required or ability to obtain admission promptly.Compensation & BenefitsExpected base salary range for Minneapolis candidates: approximately $200,000–$300,000, depending on experience and qualifications.Associates may also have the opportunity to pursue an alternative billable-hour track with adjusted compensation structure, in addition to eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities.The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, disability, parental leave, and wellness benefits.LocationMinneapolis, MN.To ApplySubmit your resume to MB Attorney Search for confidential consideration. Candidates selected for an initial screening interview will receive additional information regarding the opportunity and overall fit.Additional materials, including a law school transcript, writing sample, or references, may be requested later in the process if relevant. All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality, and candidate materials will not be shared with our client without prior consent.About MB Attorney SearchMB Attorney Search is a Midwest-focused legal recruiting firm specializing in associate- and partner-level attorney placements, including both law firm and in-house opportunities. We are committed to thoughtful, relationship-driven recruiting and long-term career guidance for attorneys across the Midwest and beyond.