FERC Attorney

FERC Attorney

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.
• The salary range for this position is $185 - $200 per hour.