Attorney – Energy Regulatory Practice
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Attorney - Energy Regulatory Practice
Location: Portland OR 97205 (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are seeking an Attorney with experience in energy regulatory law administrative law or regulated industries to support a growing Energy Regulatory Practice. This role advises electric natural gas water and telecommunications utilities on federal and state regulatory matters clean energy mandates environmental compliance and energy transition initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong academic credentials exceptional legal writing skills and experience navigating complex regulatory proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory & Administrative Law
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Represent clients in federal and state administrative proceedings
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Prepare and file briefs motions comments and regulatory submissions before state public utility commissions and federal agencies
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Advise clients on compliance with environmental and utility regulations
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Conduct legal research on energy law regulatory compliance and administrative procedures
Energy & Utility Advisory
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Counsel clients on clean energy mandates and decarbonization requirements
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Assist with transmission line siting and energy infrastructure approvals
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Support renewable energy project development and acquisition of decarbonized fuels
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Advise on rate-making cost recovery and affordability matters
Litigation & Hearings
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Participate in administrative hearings and judicial proceedings
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Manage case strategy and regulatory filings
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Ensure compliance with regulatory deadlines and court schedules
Collaboration & Case Management
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Work with multi-disciplinary legal teams
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Manage multiple regulatory matters simultaneously
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Maintain high-quality legal research and documentation standards
Required Qualifications
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Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
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Licensed to practice law in Oregon (or ability to obtain licensure)
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Experience in administrative law regulatory law or energy/utility law
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Judicial clerkship experience preferred
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Strong academic record
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Exceptional legal research and writing skills
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Experience with public utility commissions FERC or state regulatory agencies preferred
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Ability to handle complex energy transition and environmental regulatory matters
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Strong analytical and organizational skills
Preferred Experience
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Experience advising electric natural gas water or telecommunications utilities
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Knowledge of clean energy standards and decarbonization policies
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Familiarity with rate-making and cost-of-service proceedings
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Experience with renewable energy transactions
Required Skills:
Attorneys
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Electrical Engineering
- Management Experience
- HVAC
- Territory Management
- Project Management
- Quality Control
- Contract Management
- Budgeting
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Contracts
