Energy Regulatory Attorney - Remote

Overview

This role is for an Energy Regulatory Attorney working as a contractor. The position is remote but requires candidates to be based on the East Coast of the USA.

Responsibilities

• Provide final legal review and approval of site control packages and interconnection compliance documents.
• Resolve escalated document disputes identified by Tier 1 reviewers.
• Evaluate project filings for compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations and PJM Interconnection requirements.
• Review permitting submissions related to utility-scale transmission and generation projects.
• Prepare structured legal opinions and findings in standardized formats for client delivery.

Requirements

• Active bar membership with current or recent practice in energy regulatory or infrastructure law.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience.
• Direct experience with PJM Interconnection processes, including site control requirements and interconnection queue compliance.
• Working knowledge of FERC regulations applicable to transmission and generation interconnection.
• Based on the East Coast with a legal practice focused on this region.
• Experience working at a law firm, utility, independent power producer (IPP), or federal energy regulator.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as lead or senior counsel on PJM interconnection matters.
• Prior work experience with transmission developers, independent system operators (ISOs), or FERC.
• Familiarity with permitting for utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission projects in the eastern United States.