Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Attorney

BakerHostetler is seeking an experienced attorney to join its nationally recognized Energy Team. Our lawyers advise power producers, developers, utilities, investors, infrastructure companies, and large-load customers on sophisticated regulatory, transactional, and infrastructure matters across the energy sector. This position offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to work on complex matters involving wholesale power markets, transmission development, large-load interconnections, data center projects, power procurement, natural gas infrastructure, and other evolving energy industry issues. The attorney will work closely with partners and clients in a growing practice handling matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and state regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will have substantial FERC and state commission energy regulatory experience, strong knowledge of wholesale power markets and transmission issues, and the ability to independently manage sophisticated regulatory matters while serving as a key resource on complex client engagements. Responsibilities Advise clients on federal and state energy regulatory matters involving electric power, natural gas, transmission, generation, storage, pipelines, data centers, and other energy infrastructure assets.Prepare and manage filings and represent clients before FERC and state regulatory agencies in rulemakings, proceedings, investigations, and enforcement matters.Counsel clients on transmission, interconnection, wholesale markets, resource adequacy, regulatory compliance, and evolving energy policy issues.Support energy transactions, project development, and infrastructure investments through regulatory diligence, approvals, and strategic counseling.Work directly with clients to develop practical solutions to complex legal, regulatory, and business challenges while independently managing substantive aspects of matters.Collaborate with attorneys across practices and offices on regulatory, transactional, litigation, and advisory matters. Qualifications 5-8 years of experience focused on FERC and energy regulatory matters.Meaningful experience with electric power, natural gas, transmission, wholesale energy markets, or other FERC regulated matters.Ability to independently analyze complex regulatory issues, manage substantive workstreams, and produce high-quality written work.Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.Strong communication and client service skills.J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.Admission and good standing in the jurisdiction where the attorney will practice, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly. Preferred Experience Prior experience at FERC, another federal or state regulatory agency, an RTO or ISO, an energy-focused law firm, a utility, or an energy company, including experience advising or representing power producers, utilities, developers, power marketers, pipeline and storage companies, infrastructure investors, and large energy consumers.Experience with wholesale electricity markets and regional transmission organizations, particularly PJM, MISO, and ERCOT, including transmission planning, generator interconnection, resource adequacy, market design, transmission incentives, and related regulatory matters.Experience with natural gas regulation, pipeline and storage matters, transportation arrangements, LNG, or other midstream energy issues.Experience with regulatory proceedings, including FERC investigations, enforcement matters, administrative litigation, ratemaking proceedings, contested cases, and proceedings before state utility commissions. Experience before the Public Utility Commission of Texas is a plus.Experience with data center development, large load interconnections, power procurement, generation development, or other emerging energy and infrastructure matters is a plus. Why BakerHostetler? Handle sophisticated FERC and energy regulatory matters for leading industry clients.Work directly with nationally recognized energy lawyers on high-impact matters.Take ownership of substantive regulatory matters with significant client-facing responsibility.Play a key role in the continued growth of our national Energy practice.Collaborate across offices and practices in a highly collegial, entrepreneurial environment.Build your practice with strong support for professional growth and business development. Location: This position may be located in Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; or Washington, DC. Compensation The salary offered in any location will be determined by a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, experience level, education/training, geographic region, and relevant skills. Associates also participate in a performance- and hours-based bonus program. BakerHostetler offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including group health, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays (11 days), paid time off, 401(k) plan, parental leave (10 weeks, not including disability, where applicable), family care program, wellness program, life and accident insurance, and short and long-term disability. For Washington, D.C., the expected annual salary range for this position is $345,000 - $385,000. Application Submission Information Qualified Candidates – Self-Apply: Please apply via link in posting and attach your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample. Search Firms If your search firm has a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit application materials, including an introduction, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample, to Deirdra Clement, Recruiting Manager, at [email protected] . If your search firm does not have a fully executed search firm agreement in place with BakerHostetler, please submit only blind candidate profiles to [email protected] . Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Baker & Hostetler LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.