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. The primary focus is applying legal expertise in energy regulation to support the training of next-generation AI systems by providing high-quality, domain-specific input. No prior AI experience is necessary.

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.
• Professional background 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 processes for utility-scale solar, wind, or transmission projects in the eastern United States.