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Environment, Energy & Resources - Senior Associate Attorney

Top Ranked by BCG

Type Full-Time

Location California - San Diego

Job ID RQED418835

Experience Level Senior Associate

Job Experience Min. 6 Years

Ranking 4 : Medium to Large Business $$$$

Estimated Salary Highest Salary Band in the Market

Practice Areas Electric Power - TransactionalEnergy - Renewables - TransactionalEnergy and Oil & Gas - General

2026-05-18 01:26:51

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join their Environment, Energy & Resources practice group in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will lead significant matters at the intersection of digital infrastructure and energy transition, working with renowned partners to manage complex transactions.

Duties

  • Lead data center power transactions, drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements and interconnection arrangements.
  • Provide strategic advice on electric market design issues within RTOs/ISOs, focusing on capacity market mechanisms and interconnection policies.
  • Represent clients in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and advise on compliance with market-based rate programs.
  • Counsel clients on federal energy policy, renewable energy integration, and carbon-free energy procurement strategies.
  • Participate in client relationship management and contribute to thought leadership in digital and energy infrastructure.
  • Mentor associates within the practice group, ensuring excellence in work product and professional development.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in energy law.
  • Proven ability to manage complex transactions and regulatory filings independently.
  • Deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act and wholesale power markets.
  • Collaborative self-starter.
  • Must be admitted to practice (or eligible to waive in) to the jurisdiction of office location.

Education

  • JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

  • Admitted to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent strategic advisory capabilities.
  • Ability to mentor and develop junior attorneys.

Benefits

  • Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Personal medical and parental leave.
  • Up to ten paid holidays.
  • Family care benefits.

This firm has provided high-value legal services to company and industry leaders as well as public and non-profit organizations for decades. The firm has an international presence, with practice areas including corporate and commercial litigation, intellectual property, and general regulatory advice. The firm's commitment to advancing diversity and inclusivity within the firm and communities guides its recruitment strategy and policy, as evidenced in its diversified workforce and equal opportunities it offers to all employees. The firm has actively supported LGBTQ communities, lawyers with disabilities, and lawyers of color through various resource groups. The firm employs brilliant entry-level and lateral staff and provides professional development training and mentorship programs, with a highly competitive pay package and other bonuses.

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