Affirm Partners
Energy Regulatory Attorney (Transactional Focus)
Overview You will work on high-stakes, sophisticated energy deals, interfacing with regulators (e.g., FERC, state PUCs), negotiating complex contracts, performing regulatory due diligence, and helping clients structure and execute energy transactions that comply with regulatory frameworks. A generous relocation package is offered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Advise on regulatory due diligence for the acquisition, financing, or sale of energy assets (generation, transmission, storage, hybrid, etc.).
Prepare, file, and prosecute applications with FERC under Section 203, 204, 205, and related regulatory instruments.
Advise on exemptions, certifications, and status determinations (e.g., Exempt Wholesale Generator, Qualifying Facility) under PUHCA, PURPA, and related statutes.
Counsel on generator and transmission interconnection matters, transmission service agreements, shared facilities agreements, network upgrades, congestion rights, and related matters in RTO/ISO environments.
Negotiate and draft power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling agreements, energy hedging contracts, ancillary services agreements, and other definitive documents involving energy products and services.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (finance, tax, engineering, development, real estate) to structure transactions aligned with regulatory constraints and business objectives.
Stay abreast of evolving energy policy, regulatory reforms, rulemakings, and market developments to proactively counsel clients.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Admission to the bar (active or willingness to seek) in relevant jurisdiction(s).
Knowledgeable in PUHCA, PURPA, and other statutes governing electric utilities and independent power producers.
Experience advising on project financings (debt, tax equity, equity, bridge loans) in renewable, conventional, storage, or hybrid projects.
Strong analytic, writing, and communication skills; ability to distill complex regulatory concepts for clients and business teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters concurrently and work under deadlines.
Preferred: Prior experience in a law firm, in‑house/consulting role, or similar exposure to both regulatory and transactional work in the energy sector.
Additional Information
Seniority: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Legal Services
Location: Washington, DC
Relocation package available for the right candidate.
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Overview You will work on high-stakes, sophisticated energy deals, interfacing with regulators (e.g., FERC, state PUCs), negotiating complex contracts, performing regulatory due diligence, and helping clients structure and execute energy transactions that comply with regulatory frameworks. A generous relocation package is offered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Advise on regulatory due diligence for the acquisition, financing, or sale of energy assets (generation, transmission, storage, hybrid, etc.).
Prepare, file, and prosecute applications with FERC under Section 203, 204, 205, and related regulatory instruments.
Advise on exemptions, certifications, and status determinations (e.g., Exempt Wholesale Generator, Qualifying Facility) under PUHCA, PURPA, and related statutes.
Counsel on generator and transmission interconnection matters, transmission service agreements, shared facilities agreements, network upgrades, congestion rights, and related matters in RTO/ISO environments.
Negotiate and draft power purchase agreements (PPAs), tolling agreements, energy hedging contracts, ancillary services agreements, and other definitive documents involving energy products and services.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (finance, tax, engineering, development, real estate) to structure transactions aligned with regulatory constraints and business objectives.
Stay abreast of evolving energy policy, regulatory reforms, rulemakings, and market developments to proactively counsel clients.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
Admission to the bar (active or willingness to seek) in relevant jurisdiction(s).
Knowledgeable in PUHCA, PURPA, and other statutes governing electric utilities and independent power producers.
Experience advising on project financings (debt, tax equity, equity, bridge loans) in renewable, conventional, storage, or hybrid projects.
Strong analytic, writing, and communication skills; ability to distill complex regulatory concepts for clients and business teams.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters concurrently and work under deadlines.
Preferred: Prior experience in a law firm, in‑house/consulting role, or similar exposure to both regulatory and transactional work in the energy sector.
Additional Information
Seniority: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Legal Services
Location: Washington, DC
Relocation package available for the right candidate.
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