Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking an attorney with 2-5 years of experience to join its expanding Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group in Chicago. The ideal candidate will focus on energy regulatory and renewable energy work, with experience in state regulatory proceedings, including rate cases, investigations, rulemakings, and retail energy compliance. Familiarity with solar incentive programs, power purchase agreements, community solar contracting, and retail energy supply contracts is highly desirable. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to specialize in the growing field of energy and environmental law.

Location:

• Chicago, Illinois

Duties:

• Represent clients in energy regulatory matters, including traditional and non-traditional rate cases, investigations, and rulemakings.
• Advise on retail energy approvals, compliance, and related energy regulations.
• Assist with renewable energy projects, including power purchase agreements, solar incentive programs, and community solar contracts.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts and regulatory filings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to energy and environmental law.
• Collaborate with a team of professionals in managing cases and projects.
• Provide client service, including advising clients on regulatory compliance and energy-related issues.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in energy, environmental, or natural resources law.
• Experience in state regulatory proceedings, including rate cases, investigations, and rulemakings.
• Familiarity with renewable energy, including solar programs, power purchase agreements, and retail energy supply contracts.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar (Illinois preferred, but not required).

Skills:

• Expertise in energy regulatory matters, including compliance and regulatory filings.
• Familiarity with renewable energy and energy-related agreements.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k, life, and disability insurance.
• Benefit eligibility is based on hours worked.

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.