Energy Partner​/Of Counsel Premier Am Law Firm

Energy Partner/Of Counsel (9+ yrs) – Premier Am Law 100 Firm

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

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