Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Public Interest

Philadelphia, PA

Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney in Philadelphia, PA

Attorney

Min 6 yrs required

No

Senior Attorney, Clean Energy at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. - Salary, Job Title, and Experience Information

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., the nation's leading environmental law organization, is seeking a Senior Attorney to join their Clean Energy Program. This role will focus on litigation and advocacy strategies at state public utility commissions and before state regulators to prevent the buildout of fossil-fueled generation and promote a transition to clean, affordable, and reliable energy. The Senior Attorney will work on issues that span multiple states and will focus on electric load growth issues. This position can be performed hybrid in one of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s primary program offices, with approximately one day per week in office.

Job Title: Senior Attorney, Clean Energy

Salary Information:
- New York, NY & San Francisco, CA: $169,900+
- Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA & Chicago, IL: $161,400+
- Philadelphia, PA: $152,900+

Experience Information:
- Law school graduate admitted, or eligible for admission to the applicable bar within 14 months of employment.
- 6+ years of litigation and legal advocacy experience, working both independently and in a coalition setting, with a background in energy law strongly preferred.
- Licensed to practice law in the US jurisdiction in which the attorney will be located, or a willingness and qualifications to apply for membership within fourteen months of employment.

Responsibilities:
- Lead complex climate and energy cases before state public utility commissions, state air agencies, federal agencies, and state and federal courts.
- Lead litigation and advocacy efforts, and perform the full range of litigation tasks, including conducting factual investigations, developing legal theories, securing expert testimony, submitting comments, petitions, briefs, and oral arguments.
- Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, and project management.
- Prepare discovery, pleadings, testimony, cross-examination, briefs, and oral argument in state and federal regulatory proceedings and court proceedings.
- Collaborate with and oversee the work of technical experts.
- Work with media and policy and legislation teams, as well as clients and partners, to leverage legal advocacy for positive change and results.
- Supervise and mentor Associate Attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants.
- Collaborate and manage relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases.
- Join other staff in long-term planning, strategy development, goal setting, and work plan management that advances **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s work.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with new and diverse clients and other partner organizations.
- Serve as spokesperson for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., clients, and partners and help develop and execute effective media strategies.
- Support and contribute to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and help to advance **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers around equity and justice.

Qualifications:
- Law school graduate admitted, or eligible for admission to the applicable bar within 14 months of employment.
- 6+ years of litigation and legal advocacy experience, working both independently and in a coalition setting, with a background in energy law strongly preferred.
- Licensed to practice law in the US jurisdiction in which the attorney will be located, or a willingness and qualifications to apply for membership within fourteen months of employment.
- Ability to develop cases, manage a litigation docket effectively, lead a litigation team, and work collaboratively with colleagues and partner organizations.
- Creativity, initiative, good judgment, and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively with technical experts, especially with respect to new technologies and emerging climate and health threats.
- Excellent research, analytic, writing, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with others.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed for case work, court appearances, and presentations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a diverse set of clients and partner organizations.
- Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.
- Able to contribute to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.
- Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and its mission, including a desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit via jobvite:
- Resume.
- One or two page cover letter that addresses (1) why you are drawn to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.'s mission and (2) any experience you have working on energy issues, including work before state Public Utilities Commissions, state courts, and/or state administrative venues, or why you are interested in this work.
- Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that reflects your own work.

We are seeking a candidate that is available to start as soon as possible. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by May 4, 2025. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please reach out to **** if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. As a 501(c)(3) organization, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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H2: Lead Climate and Energy Cases and Advocate for a Clean Energy Transition

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