Exciting opportunity to advance your legal career with a leading global law firm. Our client is seeking a Counsel or Senior Counsel lawyer with 4+ years of legal experience with respect to FERC electricity, with some exposure to project finance or project documents for energy transactions
- Work will involve regulatory aspects of the development, financing, purchase and sale, and operation of a wide range of energy projects located throughout the country, with a particular focus on power purchase and other forms of offtake agreements, interconnection agreements, and grid and transmission issues, particularly in the renewable energy industry.
- This role will sit on the market-leading Projects team. The Projects group is Band 1 Chambers-ranked in all relevant categories and works on some of the most innovative, complex and challenging projects in the world.
- This position is open to Counsel and Senior Counsel. Both positions offer a vibrant and impactful career within this prestigious global law firm, ideal for those eager to contribute significantly in their field, and the potential for professional advancement. Counsel have the opportunity to progress to Senior Counsel based on performance, contributions to the growth of the firm's practice, and professional achievements. Promotion to Senior Counsel opens the potential for future consideration for Partnership. Advancement decisions will consider multiple factors including the firm's needs, the market dynamics within your area of expertise, and broader economic conditions.
- This position is ideal for those looking to develop a long-term career with prospects for significant professional growth.
Location:
This position may be based in our Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Antonio, San Francisco, or Washington, DC office. Applicants should indicate their office(s) of interest in their application.
Salary range:
$180,000- $400,000 possible range for employees in New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and San Francisco market. Other markets may vary.
Benefits include:
- Access to comprehensive medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Access to pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Participation in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible
- Access to fertility benefits for full-time employees
- Generous paid parental leave benefit
- Competitive paid time off
- 11 Firm holidays
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible Work Schedule: They offer a flexible work schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance and professional development. Senior Associates, Associates, and Sr. Counsel are expected in the office at least two days a week, while Counsel, Staff Counsel, and Patent Agents are expected one day a week. This flexibility allows their team members to manage their schedules effectively while ensuring they have ample opportunity for growth and collaboration.
Plus:
- Vacation Incentive
- Professional Development
- Fertility Healthcare & Family Forming Benefits
- Referral Bonus Program
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