About the Position:
Our client, a national law firm based in the Midwest, has an active need for an energy regulatory/transactional lawyer with a portable book of business to join its Chicago office as a partner or of counsel (title will be based on level of experience). This practice provides full-service legal representation to a broad range of energy providers, utilities, independent power producers, developers, regional entities, and other energy-sector participants across the electric, natural gas, and telecommunications industries.

Highlights:
· Named a Best Law Firm in the Midwest by Vault Law
· Recognized in BTI Consulting Group’s elite Client Service rankings
· Strong community and pro-bono initiatives

Responsibilities:
· Advise private entities, public agencies, and individuals on legal and practical issues relating to energy and utility matters
· Assist with a variety of agreements, including those related to power purchases, developer and vendor contracts, and purchase/sale of public and private entities and divisions
· Provide counsel on complex commercial transactions, including transactional strategy and structure, restructuring/reorganization, and generation, transmission and distribution projects
· Handle energy regulatory matters before state and federal regulatory authorities

Required Qualifications:
· 9+ years of energy law regulatory/transactional experience
· FERC regulatory, RTO (Regional Transmission Organization), and transactional experience
· Exposure to MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator), PJM (PA-NJ-MD Interconnection), and/or SPP (Southwest Power Pool) is preferred
· Portable book of business

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $300,000+.