Partner/Of Counsel - Energy

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a partner or counsel to join the Energy practice group in Chicago. The ideal candidate will bring a portable book of business and possess experience in FERC regulatory matters, RTO, and transactional work. Lobbying experience is considered but not the primary focus.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on FERC regulatory matters.
• Engage in transactional work within the energy sector.
• Collaborate with Regional Transmission Organizations.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Requirements

• Experience with MISO, PJM, and/or SPP preferred.
• Proven track record in energy law practice.
• Portable book of business required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.