Energy Compliance Attorney - Remote

Overview

This role is for an Energy Compliance Attorney working as a contractor. The position is remote but requires candidates to be located on the US East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal review and 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 and confirm that project filings comply with FERC regulations and PJM Interconnection requirements.
• Review permitting submissions for transmission and generation projects to ensure 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.
• Stay updated on evolving federal and PJM regulatory requirements to provide proactive compliance advice.

Requirements

• 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 related 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.
• Based on the US 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, 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.

Location

Remote position restricted to candidates located on the US East Coast.