Senior Energy Regulatory Associate

Stoel Rives LLP

Senior regulatory attorney at Stoel Rives specializing in energy regulatory law, advising clients on compliance and policy strategies. Collaborating across teams and mentoring junior attorneys.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeIdaho, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $295,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients on federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks governing electric, natural gas, and other energy infrastructure, and on regulatory strategy, compliance, and policy development related to energy and environmental mandates
Prepare and oversee regulatory filings, including rate cases, certificates of need, cost recovery proceedings, and rulemakings
Lead and manage administrative proceedings before state regulatory agencies, and related negotiations
Draft and negotiate agreements related to project development, power supply, operations, and regulatory approvals
Collaborate with transactional, environmental, real estate and litigation teams on complex, multidisciplinary matters
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to client development, thought leadership, and industry engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five or more years of experience in energy regulatory law, administrative law, or closely related practice
Strong understanding of energy policy, ratemaking, decarbonization initiatives, and emerging regulatory frameworks
Demonstrated experience advising energy companies, consumers, utilities, agencies, or infrastructure clients on regulatory strategy and compliance
Significant experience handling regulatory proceedings and filings before state utility commissions and/or FERC
Background may include in-house regulatory leadership or government agency experience
Excellent writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
Proven ability to manage complex matters and work collaboratively across teams
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction or ability to obtain admission by waiver

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Coaching and mentoring program
New lawyer integration program
Variety of training programs and retreats

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Hard Skills & Tools

energy regulatory lawadministrative lawregulatory filingsrate casescost recovery proceedingsrulemakingsenergy policydecarbonization initiativesregulatory strategycompliance

Soft Skills

writingoral advocacyanalytical skillsmanagement of complex matterscollaborationmentoringclient developmentthought leadershipnegotiation

Certifications

J.D.active bar admission