Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Associate Attorney
Position: Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Associate Attorney
Location: Chicago, Illinois (HYBRID)
Experience Level: 3–5 Years of Experience
Annual Compensation: $190,000 – $280,000
A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Associate Attorney to join its growing Chicago office.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated energy regulatory and renewable energy practice while working alongside experienced practitioners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate will have experience handling state regulatory proceedings and a strong interest in the evolving energy sector.
About the Practice
The Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group advises clients on complex regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters across the energy industry. The team works with utilities, energy suppliers, renewable energy developers, and other industry stakeholders on high-impact matters shaping the future of energy.
This opportunity is ideal for attorneys seeking to develop their skills in:
⚡ Energy regulatory proceedings
⚡ Renewable energy development and compliance
⚡ Utility rate cases and regulatory investigations
⚡ Rulemaking and administrative proceedings
⚡ Energy contracts and commercial transactions
⚡ Strategic client counseling and industry-focused legal solutions
Key Responsibilities
✅ Represent clients in state regulatory proceedings and administrative matters
✅ Assist with traditional and non-traditional rate cases, investigations, and rulemakings
✅ Advise clients on retail energy approvals and regulatory compliance matters
✅ Conduct legal research and analysis on complex energy and environmental issues
✅ Draft legal memoranda, regulatory filings, briefs, and related documents
✅ Collaborate closely with attorneys across the practice group
✅ Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to clients
Qualifications
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in energy regulatory, utility, environmental, or related practice areas
• Experience with state regulatory proceedings, rate cases, investigations, rulemakings, and/or retail energy matters
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Commitment to teamwork, collaboration, and client service
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
Preferred Experience
⭐ Familiarity with solar incentive programs
⭐ Experience with power purchase agreements (PPAs)
⭐ Community solar contracting experience
⭐ Retail energy supply contracts and related regulatory matters
Work Environment
✅ Collaborative and collegial team culture
✅ Growing and dynamic practice group
✅ Direct client interaction and responsibility
✅ Exposure to sophisticated energy and regulatory matters
✅ Strong platform for professional growth and development
✅ Hybrid and onsite work opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation ranging from $190,000 – $280,000 annually
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and more
Why This Opportunity?
✨ Join a nationally respected law firm with a growing energy practice
✨ Work on cutting-edge renewable energy and regulatory matters
✨ Gain hands-on experience with sophisticated client engagements
✨ Collaborate with highly regarded attorneys in the field
✨ Build deep industry knowledge in a rapidly evolving sector
✨ Strong commitment to professional development and career growth
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume through LinkedIn or send a direct message to pam@gamoranlegal.com for additional information.