Energy Compliance Attorney - Remote

Overview

Position: Energy Compliance Attorney
Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (USA - East Coast candidates only)

This role involves applying legal expertise in energy regulatory compliance to support utility-scale energy projects. The attorney will provide critical legal review and ensure adherence to federal and regional regulations, particularly within the PJM Interconnection territory. No prior AI experience is required; the focus is on domain-specific legal knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal review and provide final approval of site control packages and interconnection compliance documentation for utility-scale energy projects.
• Resolve escalated document disputes identified by Tier 1 reviewers, ensuring legal accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Assess project filings for alignment with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations and PJM Interconnection requirements.
• Review permitting submissions related to transmission and generation to confirm full legal and regulatory conformity.
• Deliver structured, high-quality legal opinions and findings in standardized formats suitable for client delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams to address complex legal and compliance challenges throughout the project development lifecycle.
• Monitor evolving federal and PJM regulatory requirements to provide proactive compliance advice.

Required Qualifications

• Active bar membership with a background in energy regulatory or infrastructure law.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within PJM markets or similar jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience with PJM Interconnection processes, including site control requirements and queue compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of FERC regulations related to transmission and generation interconnection.
• Practice based on the East Coast, with a focus on East Coast energy regulatory requirements.
• Experience working at a law firm, utility, independent power producer (IPP), or a federal energy regulatory agency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as lead or senior counsel on PJM interconnection legal matters.
• Direct involvement with transmission developers, Independent System Operators (ISOs), or FERC in advisory or decision-making roles.
• Familiarity with permitting processes for utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission projects in the eastern United States.