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Our client, the premier energy regulatory law firm in Oregon, is seeking one or more attorneys to support its busy and growing energy regulatory practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney interested in working on cutting-edge issues impacting the energy industry, including the ongoing energy transition, renewable generation, transmission development, and utility regulation. They are looking to fill one or more junior to senior associate-level positions. May also consider potential lateral partner candidates as well. The position is based in Portland, Oregon, with a hybrid work model requiring attorneys to work in the office at least three days per week. Why work here? A highly respected energy law firm with sophisticated regulatory, environmental, and business matters across the utility and energy sectors
- The opportunity to work directly on matters involving electric, natural gas, water utilities, renewable energy, and telecommunications providers throughout the Western U.S.
- A collaborative, supportive, and tight-knit team environment
- Meaningful exposure to energy transition initiatives, including clean energy mandates, renewable development, decarbonization efforts, and transmission siting
- Grow your legal career with advancement and leadership opportunities
- Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and community involvement
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including relocation assistance up to $10,000 What you'll do: Support clients in state and federal regulatory and administrative law matters
- Assist utilities and energy companies with regulatory compliance, proceedings, and strategic initiatives
- Conduct legal research and draft high-level written work products, including briefs, motions, and regulatory filings
- Advise clients on matters involving renewable energy, transmission development, decarbonization, and utility operations
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and clients on complex energy and utility matters What you will need: J.D. degree with strong academic credentials
- Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills
- Experience or demonstrated interest in energy, utility regulation, administrative law, or regulated industries
- Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued
- A professional, motivated, and team-oriented approach Benefits include: Competitive salary and discretionary annual merit bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing
- Four weeks of paid time off annually
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Quarterly transportation stipend If you are interested in learning more, please schedule a time to call using the link below.