Energy Associate

Best Best & Krieger LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on delivering effective and client-service oriented solutions to complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses and individuals across the U.S. BBK is proud to trace the firm's success back to the groundwork of professionalism and community service laid by its founders 135 years ago. Today, with nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California and in Oregon and Washington, D.C., we efficiently and meaningfully assist our clients with complex, multi-disciplinary issues and provide creative solutions.

At BBK, we place a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to culture, community and equal opportunity. We are proud of our workplace culture, where we respect and value our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences.

We have an opening for an attorney focused on energy matters with at least 3 years of experience with utilities, regulatory, infrastructure and environmental law. Candidates should have experience advising on business, regulatory and transactional matters related to energy, climate change, water, solid waste and air quality. The attorney will advise clients on California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regulatory compliance and proceeding, draft and review energy agreements, support renewable energy project development, including solar, wind, and battery storage facilities, and handle regulatory filings and represent clients before the CPUC and California Energy Commission (CEC). Experience working with public agencies is a plus. Candidates must be licensed to practice in California.

The reasonably expected pay scale for this position seeking an associate with 3 or more years of experience is $127,500 - $185,000. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Best Best & Krieger is an equal opportunity employer.