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 guidance to ensure adherence to federal and regional regulations, particularly within the PJM Interconnection footprint. 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 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.