FERC Associate - Mid to Senior Level

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid to senior level associate in San Francisco to join its FERC regulatory practice. The associate will support a nationally recognized practice advising electric and natural gas utilities, developers of energy infrastructure, and data center clients. The role involves approximately 80% FERC regulatory work, with the remainder supporting data center-related and energy transactional matters.

Duties

• Advise clients on matters under the Federal Power Act and Natural Gas Act.
• Represent utilities and developers before FERC in regulatory proceedings.
• Support matters involving electric transmission rates and incentives.
• Assist with interconnection and large-load issues, including data centers.
• Conduct legal research, draft filings, and manage agency interactions.
• Collaborate on infrastructure, regulatory, and energy-transition matters.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FERC regulatory matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with electric and/or natural gas regulatory work.
• Familiarity with interconnection or energy infrastructure development.
• Interest in regulation, infrastructure investment, and emerging energy demands.

Education

• JD from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice in the relevant U.S. jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with FERC regulatory matters.
• Familiarity with interconnection or energy infrastructure development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) retirement planning and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits.
• Commuter and transit programs.
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306