Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Associate Attorney - Energy and Regulatory

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid- to senior-level associate attorney specializing in energy and regulatory matters to join their team in Palo Alto, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in energy regulatory law and infrastructure transactions, with a focus on data centers and digital infrastructure.

Duties

• Advise data center developers and large energy users on regulatory matters.
• Manage infrastructure transactions and energy procurement projects.
• Participate in regulatory proceedings before FERC and state public utility commissions.
• Communicate complex legal matters effectively to clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• 3-6+ years of experience in energy regulatory law or related fields.
• Experience with digital infrastructure and large-scale energy procurement.
• Strong business acumen and relationship management skills.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with a team-oriented approach.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in California or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong legal and business problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans.
• Global wellness program and flexible time arrangements.
• Paid annual fees for state bar registration and professional associations.
• Pro bono opportunities and matching gift programs.

This vigorous, multi-national juggernaut splits its business into several practice areas, including corporate finance, labor and employment, environmental, technology licensing, litigation, patent and intellectual property, tax, and real estate. The firm boasts particularly strong intellectual property and intellectual property litigation practices. The firm?s clients include private and public companies in a number of diverse fields, such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, biotechnology, investment banking, and transportation. Despite its size and impressive stature within the legal community, insiders claim the firm maintains a ?small firm? culture ? associates are neither competitive nor pretentious and the firm itself is notoriously not hierarchical. Although the firm will never initiate salary hikes, compensation is competitive, and billable hour pressure is manageable.