Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Associate

Robinson+Cole, a Vault ?Top Ranked? Am Law 200 firm, seeks an energy associate with at least four years of experience to join the Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Practice Group in any of its East Coast offices. Robinson+Cole?s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications team is one of the largest and most diverse in the Northeast. Robinson+Cole lawyers provide targeted and practical advice to clients with all types of environmental, health, and safety (EH+S) and utility needs (electricity, gas, steam, water, and telecom) in jurisdictions, and at sites and facilities, across the country. Qualified candidates should have experience with 1) state and federal energy and/or utility statutes and regulations; 2) state utility regulatory requirements applicable to wholesale and retail energy markets; and 3) related regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. Preferred candidates will have experience appearing before state public utility commissions, securing siting and permit approvals for energy projects, providing compliance counseling to energy companies, and negotiating the purchase and sale of renewable and traditional energy-generating facilities. Experience with interconnection agreements, long-term power purchase agreements, administrative appeals, and consumer protection regulation is a plus. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and enjoy preparing thorough reports, agreements, permit requests, and other related documents. This is an exciting opportunity for the selected candidate to take on significant responsibility and ownership. Please note that all R+C attorneys must be admitted in the state of their primary office location. New York and DC Applicants: Please note that the target base salary range for this position is $195,000 to $210,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual?s class year, years of experience, skills, qualifications, and office location. Robinson & Cole LLP is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. We participate in the E-Verify program. Click to view our E-Verify notices. We offer a competitive compensation package which includes medical, dental, paid vacation, paid sick days, a 401(k) plan, and a variety of other benefits. Please provide a cover letter, resume, transcript, and two writing samples (preferably briefs not edited by others). Robinson+Cole is not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Energy, Litigation, Renewables, Utilities