Our client is seeking a senior energy attorney to join its Projects, Energy, Environment & Resources practice in Bellevue. This counsel-level opportunity focuses on complex power transactions, wholesale electricity markets, and regulatory matters at the intersection of large-scale digital infrastructure and the energy transition.
The Work
- Lead the drafting and negotiation of bespoke power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, and complex interconnection arrangements for developers, utilities, and corporate buyers.
- Advise clients on electric-market design and participation in RTOs and ISOs, including capacity-market mechanisms and policies affecting large-load and generator interconnection.
- Represent clients in high-stakes proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and counsel on wholesale-market compliance matters.
- Advise on market-based rate programs, qualifying facilities, exempt wholesale generators, interlocks, and related Federal Power Act issues.
- Support energy strategies for data centers and other large-scale digital infrastructure, including renewable integration and carbon-free energy procurement.
- Participate in client relationship management and practice development, including thought leadership on digital infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and the energy transition.
- Provide guidance and oversight to associates, supporting high-quality work product and professional development.
What You Bring
- At least six years of experience practicing energy law.
- Substantial knowledge of the Federal Power Act, wholesale power markets, and power transaction structures.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings from inception through completion with minimal partner supervision.
- Experience drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements, energy service agreements, or interconnection arrangements.
- Familiarity with RTO/ISO markets and issues involving capacity, large-load and generator interconnection, or market participation.
- Strong analytical, writing, negotiation, and client-service skills, with the judgment to lead sophisticated matters.
- Collaborative, self-directed approach and interest in developing client relationships and contributing to practice growth.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and admission, or eligibility for admission by waiver, in Washington.
Why Consider It
This role combines lead responsibility for sophisticated power transactions with meaningful FERC and wholesale-market work, including issues arising from data-center growth and the energy transition.
Attorneys work closely with nationally and globally recognized partners, can contribute to client development and thought leadership, and have the opportunity to mentor associates.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated salary range is $245,000–$420,000, with an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k), medical, dental and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family-care benefits.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.