Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks an Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its growing practice group in Chicago. The ideal candidate will focus on energy regulatory and renewable energy work, with experience in state regulatory proceedings such as rate cases, investigations, and rulemaking. Knowledge of solar incentive programs, power purchase agreements, and retail energy supply contracts is a plus. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with hybrid work options.

Duties:

• Represent clients in state regulatory proceedings, including rate cases, investigations, and rulemakings.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and approvals for retail energy matters.
• Draft and negotiate power purchase agreements and community solar contracts.
• Provide legal counsel on renewable energy projects and solar incentive programs.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, motions, and other legal documents.
• Collaborate with legal teams and clients to develop effective strategies for regulatory and energy matters.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in energy regulatory or renewable energy law.
• Experience with state regulatory proceedings, including rate cases and investigations.
• Familiarity with solar incentive programs, power purchase agreements, and retail energy contracts is a plus.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Commitment to collegiality, teamwork, and client service.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Illinois State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills:

• Proficiency in energy regulatory law and renewable energy contracts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the firm.

This branch office of a mid-west firm is going places. Firm wide, this firm is considered a large firm. This office operates like a small law firm, and its quality of its attorneys and work is high. This is a busy office that represents a lot of the mid-west powerhouse companies in business transactions, intellectual property and litigation, such as commercial, securities, product liability, insurance coverage, and intellectual property matters. The firms lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. Associates who stay 7-8 years make partner. People really do get along with one another. This firm is always looking to find awesome, talented attorneys. Find your niche in business, real property, litigation, and intellectual property law within a relaxed yet highly professional atmosphere.