Closing Date: 21st September, 2026
Description:
We are seeking an experienced part-time FERC Attorney to advise energy-sector clients on federal regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of the Federal Power Act, FERC proceedings, and organized wholesale electricity markets.Responsibilities:
- Represent power marketers, electric utilities, and independent power producers before FERC.
- Advise clients on FERC regulatory, compliance, enforcement, and policy matters.
- Assist with issues involving data center infrastructure and power supply arrangements.
- Support commercial transactions—including mergers, acquisitions, financings, and asset transactions—by identifying and resolving FERC-related issues.
- Counsel clients on rules, tariffs, market design, and regulatory developments affecting organized wholesale markets.
- Represent and advise clients in matters involving PJM, NYISO, MISO, and ISO New England.
- Prepare and review FERC filings, pleadings, comments, compliance submissions, and related regulatory materials.
- Work closely with clients, transaction teams, and industry stakeholders to develop practical regulatory strategies.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
- 10+ years of experience practicing federal energy regulatory law, with substantial experience before FERC.
- Strong understanding of wholesale electric markets, electric utility regulation, and regional transmission organization/independent system operator rules.
- Experience advising on FERC implications in corporate and project finance transactions.
- Excellent legal writing, advocacy, analytical, and client-counseling skills.
- Ability to manage complex matters independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
